Duck Soup(1933)
“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!”
Overview
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Director
Leo McCarey
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Groucho Marx
as Rufus T. Firefly
Harpo Marx
as Pinky
Chico Marx
as Chicolini
Zeppo Marx
as Bob Roland
Margaret Dumont
as Gloria Teasdale
Raquel Torres
as Vera Marcal
Louis Calhern
as Ambassador Trentino
Edmund Breese
as Zander
Leonid Kinskey
as Sylvanian Agitator
Charles Middleton
as Prosecutor
Edgar Kennedy
as Street Vendor
Edward Arnold
as Politician (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1933
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Duck Soup about?▼
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Who directed Duck Soup?▼
Duck Soup was directed by Leo McCarey and released in 1933. It is a comedy, war film.
How long is Duck Soup?▼
Duck Soup has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
Who stars in Duck Soup?▼
The cast of Duck Soup includes Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly, Harpo Marx as Pinky, Chico Marx as Chicolini, Zeppo Marx as Bob Roland, Margaret Dumont as Gloria Teasdale and more.
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