Stephanie Marder joins Cindy and Marty to talk about the wackiness that is the Marx Brothers Duck Soup.
The Basics
· Release Date: November 17, 1933 (Paramount Pictures)
· Runtime: 68 minutes
· Country/Language: United States / English
· Director: Leo McCarey
· Writers: Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby (with dialogue by Arthur Sheekman and Nat Perrin)
· Principal Cast: Groucho Marx (Rufus T. Firefly), Harpo Marx (Pinky), Chico Marx (Chicolini), Zeppo Marx (Bob Roland — final film appearance), Margaret Dumont (Mrs. Gloria Teasdale), Louis Calhern (Ambassador Trentino), Raquel Torres (Vera Marcal)
Technical Notes
· Cinematography: Henry Sharp
· Editing: LeRoy Stone (uncredited)
· Visual Style: Quick cuts and tight framing to preserve vaudeville pace within sound-era storytelling.
Signature Sequences
· The Mirror Scene: Harpo mimics Groucho in a doorway frame as if they were reflections—a pantomime masterclass originating in vaudeville and silent film.
· Lemonade Stand Feud: A running battle with Edgar Kennedy showcases precise timing and physical comedy.
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