The Marx Brothers Collection (1929-1933) Blu-Ray

Umbrella EntertainmentSKU: DAVID4609
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Release Date: Apr 2022

Extras:
  • Audio commentary: The Cocoanuts
  • Audio commentary: Animal Crackers
  • Audio commentary: Monkey Business
  • Audio commentary: Horse Feathers
  • Audio commentary: Duck Soup
  • The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos
  • Inside the NBC Vault: The Today Show interviews with Harpo Marx, Groucho Marx & Bill Marx

  • Disc type: Blu-ray
    No. of discs: 3
    Running time: 406
    Audio format: 2.0 Mono DTS-HD MA
    Format: 1080P
    Colour: Black & White
    Languages: English
    Aspect ratio: 16:9
    Image ratio: 1.33:1
    Subtitles: English HOH
    Year of Production: Various
    Release Date: 06 April 2022

    Description

    The Marx Brothers - Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo - are the reigning kings of comedy chaos and remain one of the most iconic comedy teams of all time. From their early days in Vaudeville and on Broadway through their wildly popular motion pictures, The Marx Brothers kept audiences of all ages laughing out loud with some of the most hilarious routines ever imagined.

    The Marx Brothers Collection captures the very best of the comedy team and includes 5 movies that includes all four brothers. Filled with unforgettable comedy sketches, musical numbers, witty dialogue and plenty of gags, this must-own collection includes The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers and their most popular film, Duck Soup.

    The Cocoanuts (1929)
    A missing necklace and a pair of shady guests interfere with a hotel manager's romantic pursuit of a wealthy guest and a Florida land auction.

    Directors: Robert Florey, Joseph Santley
    Cast: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx

    Animal Crackers (1930)
    A stolen painting and a couple of shady musicians cannot stop guests at a weekend party from singing "Hooray for Captian Spaulding" when the famous African explorer arrives. Contains newly discovered footage not seen since the film was edited to meet production code standards for reissue in 1936.

    Director: Victor Heerman
    Cast: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx

    Monkey Business (1931)
    When a quartet of stowaways get mixed up with gangsters and a kidnapping during an ocean voyage, they attempt to foil the bad guys in improbable fashion.

    Director: Norman Z. McLeod
    Cast: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx

    Horse Feathers (1932)
    The new president of Huxley College, Professor Quincy Adams Wagstaff, recruits a pair of football players - at least he thinks they are football players - for the big game against a rival school.

    Director: Norman Z. McLeod
    Cast: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx

    Duck Soup (1933)
    When Freedonia's new president, Rufus T. Firefly, declares war on neighbouring Sylvania with the help of two of their remarkably inept spies, Ambassador Trentino does not stand a chance!

    Director: Leo McCarey
    Cast: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx

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