Books+ Search Results
Animal crackers
Title
Animal crackers / directed by Victor Heerman ; screenplay by Morrie Ryskind.
Publication
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2023]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Title from disc label.
Based on the musical play by George S. Kaufman [and others].
Originally released as a motion picture in 1930.
Full screen (1.33:1).
Special features: The Marx Brothers, Hollywood's kings of chaos; feature commentary with film historian Jeffrey Vance.
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Summary
Filled with comedy sketches, musical numbers, and plenty of gags, Animal Crackers is often regarded as the Marx Brothers' most quoted film for its witty and unforgettable dialogue. Groucho stars as Captain Spaulding, a famed African explorer who is being honored at a high society party at the estate of Mrs. Rittenhouse. Mayhem and chaos ensue after a valuable painting disappears and Spaulding, along with Professor, Signore Emanuel Ravelli and Horatio "help" search for it. Highlighted by musical performances including "Hooray for Captain Spaulding" (which would later become the theme song to Groucho's popular TV series You Bet Your Life).
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
November 21, 2023
Cast
Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx.
System details note
Blu-ray; 1080p high definition 1.33:1 side matted; DTS-HD master audio 2.0 mono, Dolby Digital 2.0; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience
MPAA Rating: G.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Feature films.
Comedy films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Films comiques.
Vidéos pour personnes handicapées auditives.
Also listed under
Universal Pictures (Firm), publisher.
Bookmark As
Citation
