Cast
Groucho Marx
as Groucho
Harpo Marx
as Harpo
Chico Marx
as Chico
Zeppo Marx
as Zeppo
Rockliffe Fellowes
as J.J. 'Big Joe' Helton
Harry Woods
as Alky Briggs
Thelma Todd
as Lucille Briggs
Ruth Hall
as Mary Helton
Tom Kennedy
as Gibson
Ben Taggart
as Capt. Corcoran (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
as Man in Deck Chair
Maurice Chevalier
as Himself (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1931
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monkey Business?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Monkey Business (1931).
What is Monkey Business about?▼
Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.
Who directed Monkey Business?▼
Monkey Business was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and released in 1931. It is a comedy film.
How long is Monkey Business?▼
Monkey Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
Who stars in Monkey Business?▼
The cast of Monkey Business includes Groucho Marx as Groucho, Harpo Marx as Harpo, Chico Marx as Chico, Zeppo Marx as Zeppo, Rockliffe Fellowes as J.J. 'Big Joe' Helton and more.
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