Duck Soup
directed by: Leo McCarey, year: 1933
actors: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont
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Description:
Duck Soup is a classic Marx Brothers comedy that showcases their signature style of humor, featuring a blend of slapstick, satire, and witty dialogue. The film is set in the fictional country of Freedonia, which is on the brink of bankruptcy. Rufus T. Firefly, played by Groucho Marx, is appointed as the new president, leading to a series of chaotic and hilarious events. With a sharp critique of politics and war, Duck Soup remains a timeless satire on government and power.
Keywords:
Madcap, Comedy, Satire, Slapstick, Classic, Politics
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