4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 20, 2018

Up until this point in time, The Marx Brother’s all-out assault on humanity had still mostly been geared at the likes of stuffy socialites, gangsters, college campuses, authority figures, etc. Albeit entertaining but fairly straightforward worlds where there was not that much to be navigated   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on September 8, 2017

My favorite scene in Duck Soup (1933) On September 8, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized We all love Duck Soup (1933). It’s as crazy as a box of cats and every scene is comedy gold. But there’s one scene that stands out for me. No, not the mirror scene (I know,   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on May 29, 2017

Duck Soup is madness. It’s not divine madness or sublime madness. It’s comedic madness, which is fine, but it’s a tad frantic and a tad distracted. The film opens with Margaret Dumont’s wealthy widow getting Groucho Marx installed as a head of state. Turns out evil Louis Calhern–a neighboring count   read more

Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on October 9, 2014

 duck soup review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Duck soup is probably the most famous and note-worthy of the Marx Brothers. Mrs. Teasdale, who has donated twenty million dollars to the failing country, becomes the object of affection for Rufus, who has to battle for her hand   read more

Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on October 9, 2014

 duck soup review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Duck soup is probably the most famous and note-worthy of the Marx Brothers. Mrs. Teasdale, who has donated twenty million dollars to the failing country, becomes the object of affection for Rufus, who has to battle for her hand   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on December 17, 2013

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #229 on the list,Leo McCarey‘s Marx Brothers vehicle Duck Soup. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you...   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on December 17, 2013

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #229 on the list,Leo McCarey‘s Marx Brothers vehicle Duck Soup. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 12, 2013

Arguably the greatest movie of the Marx Brothers, Duck Soup takes place in the country of Freedonia where Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho) is appointed the new leader. All too soon he proves to be incompetent and the ambassador from the rival country of Sylvania wishes to start a war with Freedonia so he   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 12, 2013

Arguably the greatest movie of The Marx Brothers, Duck Soup takes place in the country of Freedonia where Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho) is appointed the new leader. All too soon he proves to be incompetent and the ambassador from the rival country of Sylvania wishes to start a war with Freedonia so he   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on September 14, 2012

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The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on September 14, 2012

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Classic Movies Posted by KC on September 10, 2012

Which Rufus is which? Monarchy of anarchy Let's solve this with fruit Image Source   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on August 9, 2012

As I grew up, my dad introduced me to three main comedy acts from the past: The Three Stooges, Benny Hill and The Marx Brothers.  The Stooges had me nyuck-nyucking and blocking shots at my eyes in record time.  Benny Hill became a natural stepping stone to Monty Python.  Somehow,...   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on December 7, 2010

Duck Soup (1933)      I recently had my first experience with the Marx Brothers through Duck Soup. I’m not sure why I have avoided the comedians thus far, but I sure am glad I dove in with this one. A hilarious farce following the newly elected ruler of Freedonia; Groucho...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on November 2, 2010

Hail! Hail! Euphoria! Presenting the Marx Brothers in Duck Soup the Greatest War Movie Ever Made Roy Blount. Jr. HarperCollins, 2010 If you want to know the definition of a “gookie”*, then you must read Hail! Hail! Euphoria! Roy Blount Jr. approaches his history of the Marx Brothers   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on January 6, 2008

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. I finally got to watch A Night at the Opera (1935) last week. Rip-roaring good time was had. My favorite scenes include Groucho and Chico discussing a sanity claus,...   read more