Marx Brothers - A Night In Casablanca
1946
In post-war Casablanca, Ronald Kornblow (Groucho Marx) is hired to run a hotel whose previous managers have all wound up being murdered Read more
| Starring | Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Charles Drake |
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| Director | Archie Mayo |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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While it has none of the sustained genius of their earlier outings, the Marx Brothers' penultimate picture has enough moments of inspired lunacy to merit a place on the week's “must see” list. Although freed from the constraints placed upon them by MGM, the trio (ending a five-year screen exile) is forced to play second fiddle to a contrived plot about spies and hidden treasure, which was supposed to invite cheeky comparisons with the classic Humphrey Bogart/Ingrid Bergman drama. Groucho goes into one-liner overdrive to compensate for the absence of Margaret Dumont, but Harpo has the best gag in the opening minutes, so don't be late!
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The last authentic Marxian extravaganza; it starts uncertainly, builds to a fine sustained frenzy, then peters out in some overstretched airplane acrobatics.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Marx brothers disc set
None of the discs in this box set have a film on them, instead its filled with poor quality early television clips and radio broadcasts. Not really worth renting unless your a really big Marx brothers fan.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Worth A Look
This film has doesn't have a good reputation, and I approached it with some trepidation. I was very pleasantly suprised however. While the Marx's penultimate film doesn't have any of the unbridled mayhem or sparkling dialogue of Duck Soup or A Night At The Opera, it's still a very funny film, with a lot of very inventive moments. If you like the Marxes, you'll probably like this.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Fans Only
I,m a fan and thought it very good. Very dated but just watching these talented guys perform is amazing.Sadly their music and wit is lost on most of the filmgoers today.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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Wit ahead of it's time
Their films never cease to make me laugh.I remember seeing this one for the first time about 15 years ago.Groucho's sense of wit was incredible and so ahead of it's time.Their presence on screen is a joy to watch and i will never tire of watching their movies,just wish there was talent in comedy like theirs out there now!
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1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
THE MARX BROS - A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA
ONE OF THE FUNNIEST OF THE MARX BROS FILMS..ONLY USUALLY AVAILABLE AS PART OF A BOXSET..RENT IT NOW...
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Marx brothers disc set
None of the discs in this box set have a film on them, instead its filled with poor quality early television clips and radio broadcasts. Not really worth renting unless your a really big Marx brothers fan.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Worth A Look
This film has doesn't have a good reputation, and I approached it with some trepidation. I was very pleasantly suprised however. While the Marx's penultimate film doesn't have any of the unbridled mayhem or sparkling dialogue of Duck Soup or A Night At The Opera, it's still a very funny film, with a lot of very inventive moments. If you like the Marxes, you'll probably like this.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Fans Only
I,m a fan and thought it very good. Very dated but just watching these talented guys perform is amazing.Sadly their music and wit is lost on most of the filmgoers today.
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Good old boys
One of the later Marx Bros. efforts, and very entertaining it is too, in a chuckling rather than screaming way, although in an audience you'd probably be laughing along with the others. Groucho is in top form, every line a pretty good joke, and his manic walk predates Cleese by 20 years. Excellent support from actors we know little about now. Yes, I'm beginning to like the Marx Brothers!
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Excellent, Well Worth Watching
Excellent, Well Worth Watching
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Wit ahead of it's time
Their films never cease to make me laugh.I remember seeing this one for the first time about 15 years ago.Groucho's sense of wit was incredible and so ahead of it's time.Their presence on screen is a joy to watch and i will never tire of watching their movies,just wish there was talent in comedy like theirs out there now!
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Casablanca
My family enjoyed the Marx brothers humour and rated this 8 out of 10
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1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
THE MARX BROS - A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA
ONE OF THE FUNNIEST OF THE MARX BROS FILMS..ONLY USUALLY AVAILABLE AS PART OF A BOXSET..RENT IT NOW...
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Critics' reviews (2)
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While it has none of the sustained genius of their earlier outings, the Marx Brothers' penultimate picture has enough moments of inspired lunacy to merit a place on the week's “must see” list. Although freed from the constraints placed upon them by MGM, the trio (ending a five-year screen exile) is forced to play second fiddle to a contrived plot about spies and hidden treasure, which was supposed to invite cheeky comparisons with the classic Humphrey Bogart/Ingrid Bergman drama. Groucho goes into one-liner overdrive to compensate for the absence of Margaret Dumont, but Harpo has the best gag in the opening minutes, so don't be late!
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The last authentic Marxian extravaganza; it starts uncertainly, builds to a fine sustained frenzy, then peters out in some overstretched airplane acrobatics.
Buy from the LOVEFiLM shop
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Marx Brothers - A Night In Casablanca
In post-war Casablanca, Ronald Kornblow (Groucho Marx) is hired to run a hotel whose previous managers have all wound up being ...
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