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Duck soup, american screwball comedy, released in 1933, that is considered to be among the marx brothers best films. Duck soup 1933 and the mirror moment that moment in. Now its hailed not just as the best marx brothers movie of all but as one of the finest comedies ever made, and it is listed in the national film registry at the library. Duck soup 1933 official trailer marx brothers movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. First released theatrically by paramount pictures on november 17, 1933, it. Dec 06, 20 the joy of duck soup is that its actually gotten better with age, even if the film s take down of nationalism is snuggled comfortably in the 1930s political reality. Film scholar leonard maltin had this to say in his book the great movie comedians. Directed by leo mccarey, duck soup which was slang at the time for something easy to do, while often called a critical and box office failure upon release, actually was a successful film but not thought of as topical or as funny as their previous work. It was the last film the marx brothers would do for paramount before going over to mgm. Marx brothers duck soup partie 1 video dailymotion. Duck soup by jackie urbanovic goodreads share book. It is a fully funny, wholly highenergy romp whose only misfire may be that not every bit of wit flows organically from its narrative. Hail, hail, euphoria presenting the marx brothers in. When and where possible the artist, or photo artist.

From marvel to the marx brothers, into film club leader alison ustun explains how showing films from all eras has proved a big hit with her club members. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Duck soup 1933 cracked ice the story begins with an opening shot on the exterior of the executive mansion. But duck soup also had some fiercely original material, especially the siege of the farmhouse that climaxes the film. Duck soup was the brothers last film for paramount pictures, featuring dumont and the fourth marx brother, zeppo marx. Benito mussolini actually banned the film in italy, believing it to be a direct mockery of him, and the reaction more than pleased the marx brothers. Duck soup 1933 1933, comedy musical war released in english language in theatre near you in. Its jokes and gags come quickly and constantly in a barrage of ratatattat amusement. Directed by leo mccarey and written by bert kalmar and harry ruby. This version of hopwoods play was written by james seymour and erwin s. Present at the creation, an npr story about the failure of duck soup and the success of the film that followed. Leo mccarey didnt actually want to direct a film with the marx brothers because he thought they were all crazy.

At first, many critics deemed the film to be a commercial failure because its popularity paled in comparison to other marx brothers productions like the cocoanuts, animal crackers, and the house that shadows built. It is especially noted for its anarchic style and effective satirization of war. Theyre rude, insulting, pranksterish, and loyal to nobody. Jan 09, 2015 filled with jokes about tinpot dictators, the marx brothers 1933 film duck soup resonates with the politics of the time, but its the wonderful nonstop puns that drive this classic comedy.

Duck soup is a 1933 precode marx brothers comedy film written by bert kalmar and harry ruby, with additional dialogue by arthur sheekman and nat perrin, and directed by leo mccarey. It takes place in freedonia, a small hilly country with an old castle, somewhat like liechtenstein. Duck soup 110 movie clip working his magic 1933 hd. This 1933 movie is one of the best comedies ever made, using the typical marx brothers formula of continuing antics. Bert kalmar story, harry ruby story, arthur sheekman additional dialogue, nat perrin additional dialogue actors. Cover art by drew struzan this lavishly illustrated deluxe tome on the first half of the marx brothers stage and film careerthrough all five of their paramount films, concluding with duck soup 1933, covers page after page 512 pages, plus 6 illustrated endpapers of large illustrations, posters, rare stills many from the. The film s stream of consciousness is an offkilter bent about what power does to people played to nearimprovisational madness and still pulsates quiet readily in the. The anarchist film archive presents duck soup the marx brothers 1933, watch online now. Later, tamer features usually would cast them in some goodguy roles, their destructive mayhem having a secret agenda to help out a pretty girl in distress or the like, but not in this movie.

Duck soup is the closest thing to pure anarchy on film. Duck soup turned out to be the sixthhighest grossing film of 1933. The story continued governmental relations between freedonia and sylvania are governed by the tense relationship between firefly and ambassador trentino and their rivalry for mrs. Duck soup 1933 leo mccarey synopsis, characteristics. Firefly, who is named presidentdictator of bankrupt freedonia on the insistence of wealthy mrs. This film was made the same years hitler came to power, 1933. Presenting the marx brothers in duck soup, the greatest war movie ever made kindle edition by blount jr. Rices recipe for duck soup, contemporary relevance as.

Duck soup is a 1933 precode marx brothers comedy film written by bert kalmar and harry. Deprived even of this status in duck soup, zeppo finally walked. Parents need to know that the marx brothers are the epitome of anarchy in duck soup. This film marks the last appearance of zeppo in a marx brothers film. Duck soup 1933 may 14, 2015 july 27, 2015 neslibrarynews everyones heard of the marx brothers even if you dont know them by name, youve seen groucho glasses with moustache and nose attached, youve heard quotes from their films or youve watched comedians that were heavily influenced by the marx brothers zany. Best of all, however, was duck soup 1933, starring the marx brothers. Arriving in 1933, the same year hitler was appointed chancellor of germany, the film mocks the authoritarian governments that were coming to power in europe at the time.

Jackie urbanovic has written six books about a lovable duck named max and his household of animals he lives with. The film, produced by herman mankiewicz, was prepared during the crisis period of the. Duck soup 1933 duck soup has the best of what every marx brothers fan loves. First shown in 1933, as humanity were busily gearing up for another round of deathtoeveryone, the film doesnt take the same direct potshots as, say. The marx brothers greatest and funniest masterpiece the classic comedy duck soup 1933 is a short, but brilliant satire and lampooning of blundering dictatorial leaders, fascism and authoritarian government. Overview of duck soup, 1933, directed by leo mccarey, with groucho marx, harpo marx, chico marx, at turner classic movies. Furthermore, many sensitive american audiences were offended at the rampant political. This would be zeppos last film with his brothers, as he later pursued a successful career as a talent agent. Duck soup is a fantasy book that is sure to capture the heart of early elementary children everywhere. Firefly, the cynical, sarcastic, and moneyhungry leader of a fictional. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing duck soup 1933 near you. John bolton book again delayed, this time to june 23.

Fueled by inspired silliness and blessed with some of the marx brothers most brilliant work, duck soup is one of its or any eras finest comedies. The marx brothers were an american family comedy act that was successful in vaudeville, on broadway, and in motion pictures from 1905 to 1949. Interestingly, it has since become considered a masterpiece in the genre and the greatest. Firefly is a cynical, sarcastic dictator who refuses to play politics by the book he does reduce workers hours by shortening their lunch breaks firefly attempts to win the hand of mrs. Duck soup is a 1933 marx brothers anarchic comedy film written by bert kalmar and harry ruby, with additional dialogue by arthur sheekman and nat perrin, and directed by leo mccarey. May 28, 2011 in this 1933 marx brothers film, the mythical country of freedonia is broke and on the verge of revolution. In this 1933 marx brothers film, the mythical country of freedonia is broke and on the verge of revolution. In duck soup, max decides to cook a soup and in the middle of cooking he goes to the store to get a missing ingredient. Duck soup basically starts out as your regular political intrigue, until after a few minutes the marx brothers march in and derail the entire thing. No 7 best comedy film of all time film the guardian.

Duck soup 1933 all kansas city public library locations are closed until further notice in response to the coronavirus covid19 outbreak. For updates and information on using the library remotely, click here. Duck soup 1933 official trailer marx brothers movie hd. Dec 29, 2017 this was the last film zeppo marx starred in. Filled with jokes about tinpot dictators, the marx brothers 1933 film duck soup resonates with the politics of the time, but its the wonderful. Jun 16, 2011 the mirror scene duck soup 710 movie clip 1933 hd movieclips. Credit summary with four marx brothers poster from a university of illinois at chicago website.

A libraryset into film club that engages with films from all eras 14 dec 2018 in into film club of the month. Duck soup definition of duck soup by the free dictionary. The war scenes at the end of the film are incredibly surreal for the time. Duck soup 1933 official trailer marx brothers movie hd youtube.

Both routines had been perfected by the brothers over years of live performance and brilliantly adapted for the film medium. The marx brothers created a body of work in which individual films are like slices from the whole, but duck soup 1933 is probably the best. It stars warren william, joan blondell, aline macmahon, ruby keeler, and dick powell, and features guy kibbee, ned sparks and ginger rogers. Firefly is named presidentdictator of bankrupt freedonia and declares war on neighboring sylvania over the love of wealthy mrs. This film is usually billed as a political satire, but political farce is more accurate. Five of the marx brothers thirteen feature films were selected by the american film institute afi as among the top 100 comedy films, with two of them, duck soup 1933 and a night at the opera 1935, in the top fifteen. Sienna miller, ron howard, aubrey plaza, diego luna, and more sundance 2020 stars nominate the one movie you should drop. Presenting the marx brothers in duck soup, the greatest war movie ever made. In 1942 he played the lead in a short of his own also called duck soup. Teasdale and declares war on neighboring sylvania directed by leo mccarey and written by bert kalmar and harry ruby. The sylvanian ambassador fears fireflys influence because it has averted a revolution in freedonia.

Teasdale, as does ambassador trentino of the neighboring country, sylvania. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hail, hail, euphoria. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Throughout the film, the stock characters do their best to pick up the plot again, only to be completely thrown off again every time by everyones favorite comedy group. This film also contains the famous mirror sequence. The wisdom of simple cooking by lattin, clare, hill, tom isbn.

Find out which movies amused our critic most throughout film history. Duck soup the marx brothers 1933 watch online christie books. Released theatrically by paramount pictures on november 17, 1933, it starred the four marx brothers groucho, harpo, chico, and zeppo and also featured. In this 1933 marx brothers film, the mythical country of freedonia is broke and on. Part of the cmba passion 101 blogathon ivan g shreve jr says. Edgar kennedy delivers his famous slow burn in a minor role as a street vendor. Duck soup was famously a flop upon release and nearly sank paramount pictures. Practically everybody wants a good laugh right now and duck soup should make practically everybody laugh. Then, the weinberg will showcase the 1933 motion picture, duck soup, directed by leo mccarey. The film, produced by herman mankiewicz, was prepared during the crisis period of the depression. Firefly and his compatriots are under fire by advancing sylvanian troops.

Stills must not be reproduced, copied or downloaded in any way. While duck soup is recognized as the fifth funniest american film by the american film institute mostly for its riproaring, tearinducing slapstick, it is also a commentary on the absurdity of unnecessary wars, mismanaged government, corrupt judiciary systems and a society bound to customs and appearances. The marx brothers, groucho marx, harpo marx, chico marx plot. Duck soup is often cited as their best film but whats the big. A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to. The mirror scene duck soup 710 movie clip 1933 hd movieclips. Gelsey, with additional dialogue by david boehm and ben markson. The title duck soup appears to have nothing to do with the rest of the movie.