October 15, 2008
JUMPING BUTTERBALLS!
Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx
The Marx Brothers try and put on a play before their landlord finds out that they have run out of money. To confuse the landlord they pretend that the play's author has contracted some terrible diseas...( read more
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Flixster Reviews (86)
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September 26, 2009Although it certainly isn't as zany as most of the other Marx Brothers movies, it is still great fun. Ann Miller and Lucille Ball in the cast is a plus. I also enjoyed the fact there was not an out of place musical number.
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August 13, 2009Even with the addition of Lucile Ball (who never really gets to show off her comedy acting chops in the film at all) this proved to be one of the least funniest Marx Brothers movies I've seen.
It's got some good lines scattered throughout the movie courtesy of Chico and Groucho'...( read more) -
June 8, 2008Great comedy movie. The script is very funny and it's great to watch Lucille Ball along with the Marx Brothers!
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February 25, 2008Not as good as some of their other films, but then again this wasn't written for them. A good one to see if you're a fan.
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December 1, 2007For once Harpo outshines his brothers in this unrecognized classic. Whether it's chasing a live turkey in their hotel room or eating peas, one at a time, but doing it very fast; he's really the star of the film.
My favorite scene though is his check-up by a doctor that the hot...( read more) -
November 4, 2007The Marx Brothers in a hotel; what could make for crazier situations? Very funny!
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June 8, 2008I really like this movie! It's great to watch Lucille Ball tag along with the Marx Brothers! A winning formula. And I like the interaction of the Marx Brothers on this one better than other movies. Definitely, Harpo and Chico were really good on this one along with Groucho.
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