Duck Soup
1933·Movie·
·1h 9min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
War is swell...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve!
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFreedom Vs. ControlPower DynamicsPolitical IntrigueAbsurdity Of War
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersComic MisunderstandingsImpersonationSuccession CrisisSatirical Social CommentaryPolitical CoupsParody Of Diplomacy
- Character Types
- Humor
- Time
- Place
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Henry Sharp, Leo McCarey
Written by:
Harry Ruby, Nat Perrin, Bert Kalmar
Produced by:
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Composed by:
John Leipold
