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
