Product Details

• Format: Import, NTSC, Black & White
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1.0
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Run Time: 97.0 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000EWJP64
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,716 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
DUCK SOUP captures some of the Marx Brothers zaniest routines and funniest quips, creating a laugh-out-loud spectacle of politics gone haywire. Backed by wealthy widow Mrs. Teasdale (regular Marx straightwoman Margaret Dumont), Groucho becomes the leader of Freedonia, quickly frustrating his cabinet and offending the aggressive neighboring country to the point of war. Chico and Harpo, sent by the rival country, spy on Groucho and try to steal his battle plans, but when war does come, loyalties become muddled all around.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful , February 18, 2009

By	John L. Wixon "Easy Reader" (San Francisco CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful old movie that views as if it were a current event.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best films ever made!, January 29, 2009

By	Joseph P. Ulibas "Captain Couth" (Sacramento, CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Duck Soup is not only the best Marx Brothers' film but it also happens to be in my personal top ten favorite movies of all time. The craziness of the four Marx Brothers cannot be described. You'll have to watch this film to truly experience the greatness of their comedic genius.

Highest recommendation possible.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious movie!, May 3, 2008

By	Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

To gain financial support from Mrs. Teasdale (Margaret Dumont), the tiny bankrupt country of Freedonia agrees to take Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho Marx) as their new president (the poor saps). Mayhem springs from Firefly's cynical and sarcastic leadership, culminating in war with the neighboring country of Sylvania. Throughout, Pinky (Harpo Marx) and Chicolini (Chico Marx) are scheming among the great and powerful, taking money from Trentino (Louis Calhern) of Sylvania, and directing Firefly's war effort. [Black & white, created in 1933, with a running time of 70 minutes.]

This movie contains some of Groucho's funniest witticisms, his badinage with Margaret Dumont producing some of the funniest lines in theatrical history. The story takes something of a backseat to the Marx brother's comedy, but this movie is first and foremost a satire of politics in general, and war and patriotism in particular. Back to the comedy, this movie is fantastically funny, containing the famous mirror scene, where Chico is dressed as Groucho, who must figure out if he is seeing his reflection or something else!

This is a great movie. The comedy is funny and clean, and can be watched by viewers of any age. I highly recommend this movie.