A Night at the Opera- A 1935 Musical Comedy with Groucho, Chico and Harpo Marx - Directed by Sam Wood - 1 Hour 31 minutes
The film is a prime example of the Marx Brothers' unique brand of physical and verbal comedy. Groucho's quick wit and Groucho glasses are legendary, while Harpo's silent antics and use of props (like his horn and harp) are always a source of laughter. Chico's rapid-fire Italian-accented speech and piano playing add another layer of humor to the mix.
Ricardo Baroni (Allan Jones) and Rosa Fiorello (Kitty Carlisle). He becomes their manager and, with the help of his brothers, Harpo (the silent prankster) and Chico (the fast-talking gambler), tries to help them achieve their dreams on the grand stage of the New York Opera. However, their path is filled with obstacles, including the scheming impresario Rodolfo Lassparri (Walter Woolf King) and the snobby socialite Mrs. Claypool (Margaret Dumont).
Despite the comedic chaos, the film also features some beautiful operatic singing, particularly from Allan Jones and Kitty Carlisle. The most famous scene is probably the "Stateroom Scene," where the brothers and a growing number of passengers cram into a tiny cabin, leading to hilarious pandemonium.
The film was the Marx Brothers' first movie at MGM after leaving Paramount Pictures.
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