Duck Soup (1933) movie poster

Duck Soup (1933)

"War is swell...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 92% (RT: 91%, MC: 93) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyWar

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Director
Runtime
1h 8m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (847 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
93
Cast
Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly
Harpo Marx as Pinky
Chico Marx as Chicolini
Zeppo Marx as Bob Roland
Margaret Dumont as Gloria Teasdale
Raquel Torres as Vera Marcal
Louis Calhern as Ambassador Trentino
Edmund Breese as Zander
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 847 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 92%.
Overview
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Groucho Marx spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Duck Soup is a 1933 comedy, war film directed by Leo McCarey. Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs.

Teasdale. The film has been rated by 847 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Duck Soup delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Duck Soup (1933) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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