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Animal Crackers

Animal Crackers

Comedy • G • 1930 • 1 hr 38 min
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7.1
IMDb
7.4

The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.

Starring

Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Lillian Roth

Directed By

Victor Heerman

Written By

Morrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman

Attributes

SimpleFastLight

Genre

ComedyMusic

Release Date

August 8, 1930

User Reviews

Samuel
Samuel
Sublime comedy genius from iconic group. Early sound-era caper, not short on laughs + a fascinating snapshot of the era.
Old Man
Old Man
Almost 100 years old, so the sense of humor is dated, but these movies are famous for a reason.
Jim
Jim
Very funny. Has several memorable and quotable scenes. Now, "I must be... going
Andrew
Andrew
My first full viewing of the famous Marx brothers. Fine display of talent with Groucho's comedic presence stealing the show.
Bryce
Bryce
The bros Marx make their absurdity seem effortless. Plot always dissolves once they’re on screen, but that’s the point. Many hilarious bits.
SimonsRantsYT
SimonsRantsYT
Non-stop laughs from some comic geniuses at the top of their game.
Connor
Connor
Surprisingly gets some laughs out of sheer absurdity and word play. Probably the best Marx Brothers movie.
Ben Flood
Ben Flood
First Marx brothers film for me. This is acclaimed? Over done annoying “witty” humor. Horrible supporting cast acting. Etc. etc.
Andrew
Andrew
I chuckled in places but this was just painful to sit through.
Joshua Clark
Joshua Clark
One of many zany and hilarious classics from the Marx Bros!

Stats

Ratings
39 (7%)
52 (10%)
280 (53%)
156 (30%)
7.1 – Based on 527 ratings
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Animal Crackers (1930) Official Trailer - Marx Brothers Movie HD

Cast & Crew

Victor Heerman
Victor
Heerman
Groucho Marx
Groucho
Marx
Harpo Marx
Harpo
Marx
Chico Marx
Chico
Marx
Zeppo Marx
Zeppo
Marx
Lillian Roth
Lillian
Roth
Margaret Dumont
Margaret
Dumont
Louis Sorin
Louis
Sorin
Hal Thompson
Hal
Thompson
Margaret Irving
Margaret
Irving
Kathryn Reece
Kathryn
Reece
Morrie Ryskind
Morrie
Ryskind
George S. Kaufman
George S. Kaufman

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