Animal Crackers 1930
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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- Victor Heerman
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV
What is Animal Crackers?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1930
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 8, 1930
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Music
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 273 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
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Title: Animal Crackers
Year: 1930
Release Date (US): 08/08/1930
Genre: Comedy and Music
Runtime: 1h 38m
Cast: Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo Marx; Margaret Dumont; Lillian Roth.
Characters: Captain Spaulding (also Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding, played by Groucho); Horatio Jamison (silly secretary); Signor Emanuel Ravelli (anarchic); The Professor (nutty sidekick); Mrs. Rittenhouse (influential society matron).
Plot: A Long Island society party is held to honor African explorer Captain Spaulding. During the party at the estate of Mrs. Rittenhouse, a valuable painting goes missing. Captain Spaulding
Should you watch it?
“A famous explorer attempts to recover a stolen painting during a chaotic society party.”
- Features the iconic comedic performances of the Marx Brothers.
- Showcases the transition of the brothers' stage musical to the screen.
- Provides a classic example of 1930s pre-Code American comedy.
- The film's pacing reflects its origins as a 1928 stage musical, which may feel dated to modern viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy classic ensemble comedies and the distinct brand of humor associated with the Marx Brothers.
The film is a fast-paced, dialogue-heavy musical comedy that is generally suitable for general audiences.
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Where can I stream this film?
The film is available to watch on platforms such as Plex.
Is this film worth watching?
It is considered a classic example of early Marx Brothers comedy and is recommended for fans of the genre.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes.
Is this part of a series?
It is a standalone feature film based on the Marx Brothers' 1928 stage musical.
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