Chico Marx, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx

One of the Marx Brothers' funniest movies, the title of the film says it all as Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo stow away on a luxury liner. Before long, all hell breaks loose, with more sight gags an...( read more  read more... )d one-liners on display than entrees at a midnight buffet. Look fast for their father, "Frenchy," wearing two-tone shoes and seated atop some luggage as the boys disembark.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 17 min.

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Release Date: September 19, 1931

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DVD Release Date: October 10, 2000

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  • November 20, 2009
    Almost perfect but made just before they reached the top of their game and fine-tuned their act. Still brilliant though, a still very funny!
  • April 25, 2008
    one of their weakest but stil a must see for the classic lovers.
  • June 14, 2007
    Another winner from the Marx Bros, this time on board ship. The usual tedious musical and romantic interludes are in effect, but it's worth it for Groucho's timeless wise cracking.
  • June 9, 2007
    The Marx Brothers as stowaways on an ocean liner. I've seen dozens of times and still laugh out loud at every scene.
  • November 22, 2006
    My second favorite Marx Bros movie.
  • September 18, 2009
    Non-stop wacky fun throughout. Very enjoyable "family" entertainment.

    78/100
  • July 10, 2009
    I really didn't find it funny, it was okay, but I was bored.
  • June 23, 2009
    The third film by the hilarious Marx Brothers! Monkey Business is truly a treasure for any Marx fan as it is a film where they are at their wildest and most spontaneous. This movie also happens to star the beautiful Thelma Todd as Lucielle Briggs, wife of Alky Briggs a nortious g...( read more)angster but also Lucielle somehow becomes Groucho's dancing partner throughout the movie. The story for this movie is that Groucho, Harp, Chico, and Zeppo are stowaways on a ship and to avoid being captured by the Captain the boys get themselves into tons of trouble! Groucho and Zeppo reluctantly become a part of Alky's gang and Harpo and Chico become millionaire Joe Helton's clueless body guards. This movie is non-stop laughs from start to finish. If you've never seen a Marx Brothers film this is the one I would most highly recommend you do see.
  • May 1, 2009
    Always think of Fred Astair when thinking of Ginger Rogers? Think again! She was great on her own and a perfect match with Cary Grant. One word describes the nature of their character. Distinguished! It's amazing that these two didn't clash but worked so well together.
  • September 10, 2008
    one of their best funny funny funny

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