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Review and analysis of the 1933 Marx Brothers comedy classic, Duck Soup. [FYC Podcast Ep10]Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fycshow/Follow us on...
28 wrz 2017 · Duck Soup is one of their most political and satirical films. Thanks for watching One Hundred Years of Cinema, I will be writing a video essay about at least one film each year from 1915...
Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo Marx are at their very best in the political satire Duck Soup which is often regarded as the comedy legends' funniest and most popular film.
Set in the fictional, bankrupt country of Freedonia, ‘Duck Soup’ follows Rufus T. Firefly (played by Groucho Marx) who is appointed as the country’s leader to help it out of financial ruin. However, his harebrained schemes and glib, quick-witted commentary lead the nation towards war with its neighbor, Sylvania.
The action takes place in the mythical country of Freedonia. Mrs. Gloria Teasdale (Margaret Dumont) is unwilling to continue to finance the country's treasury unless Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho) is appointed leader. Trentino, the ambassador from neighboring Sylvania, plans to take over Freedonia.
Duck Soup, American screwball comedy, released in 1933, that is considered to be among the Marx Brothers’ best films. It is especially noted for its anarchic style and effective satirization of war. The movie was also the last in which Zeppo appeared with his brothers. Learn more about Duck Soup.
Duck Soup: Directed by Leo McCarey. With The Marx Brothers, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx. Rufus T. Firefly is named the dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of his wealthy backer Mrs. Teasdale, contending with two inept spies who can't seem to keep straight which side they're on.
