Whether it’s slapping an ambassador or berating the parents of a fallen soldier, they consistently favor entrenchment over contrition, even when presented with opportunities to right the course.
Harpo and Chico are incredible in their secondary parts as spies, showcasing their hold on slapstick and physical comedy that’s most pronounced in Harpo’s hilarious, near-blank facial expressions throughout.But the most obvious overlap between Trump and Firefly comes from their pathological compulsion to belittle any perceived rivals and then refuse to apologize or back down. Firefly, a newly appointed leader of the struggling country Freedonia, and it’s as much a solid chunk of hilarity as it is a satire of government and politics of the time. The audience sees Groucho’s spitfire mouth in its prime as Rufus T. Duck Soup (1933)Īlthough some critics would argue that Duck Soup’s pacing make it inferior to other films in the Marx catalog, the film’s incredible one-liners and the brothers’ great on-screen chemistry make it one of their most clearly beloved films. Wagstaff: Are you suggesting that I, the president of Huxley College, go into a speakeasy without even giving me the address? 1. Wagstaff: You know you’ve got the brain of a four-year old child, and I bet he was glad to get rid of it.įrank (Wagstaff’s Son) Two of the greatest football players in the country hang out in a speakeasy downtown.
But what we do get from The Cocoanuts is a national introduction to the distinguished brothers, their unforgettable banter and equally entertaining musical numbers.
Here’s a film that was sharpened in its time as a Broadway show, and it’s famously known for its loose plot that centers around a resort owner in Florida. The first Marx Brothers film to be released theatrically is also one of their best, the hilarious Cocoanuts. Although it’s a subject of constant debate for long-time fans of the extremely talented siblings, we’re honoring Groucho himself (on what would be his 122nd birthday) by counting down our five favorite Marx Brothers films. As it stood, they weren’t just comedians-The Marxes were genuine entertainers. Films like Duck Soup and Animal Crackers show rich stories that also work in the brothers executing pretty amazing musical numbers. The brothers-Chico, Harpo, Groucho and Zeppo-got their start on the Broadway stage, but would go on to release 13 films between 19.Ī Marx Brothers movie wasn’t only made up of quick-fire jokes. In a modern comedic landscape that can rely more on shock and awe than sharp wits, it’s easy to forget that some of the fastest-paced, cleverest comedies America ever saw came from the Marx Brothers in the 1930s.
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