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Duck Soup

Synopsis:

In this 1933 Marx Brothers film, the mythical country of Freedonia is broke and on the verge of revolution. Mrs. Teasdale (Margaret Dumont), Freedonia's principal benefactress, will lend the country 20 million dollars if the president withdraws and places the government in the hands of the "fearless, progressive" Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho Marx). At his inauguration, Firefly shows up late, insults everyone in sight, and sings a song about how he intends to abuse his power. Naturally, the crowd cheers wildly.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Leo McCarey
  • Studio: Paramount
  • Year: 1933
  • Run Time: 70 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Comedy
  • Filmed in: B&W