Ignore the boring romance and enjoy the rib-tickling delights of the Brothers' surreal anarchy as Groucho and Chico discuss contract negotiations ("That's what they call a Sanity Clause" "You don't fool me, there is no Santa Claus!"), an ocean liner's tiny stateroom gets overpopulated, and bandy-legged Groucho woos the towering form of Margaret Dumont with a classic selection of choice insults ("I saw Mrs Claypool first. ![]() ![]() It follows Groucho, Chico and Harpo as they battle arrogant opera tenor Lassparri (Walter King) in an attempt to help their friend Ricardo (Jones) take centre stage and win the heart of Rosa (Carlisle). "A Night at the Opera" is generally regarded as the last great instalment in the Marx Brothers' film series before the studio suits at MGM diluted their anarchic comedy with overdoses of sappy sentiment and romantic interludes.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |