A Night at the Opera
1935 · Movie · NR · 91 min · ★ 7.4 · 92% critics
The Marx Brothers clash with high society and the opera world while trying to help two young singers get the spotlight. A sharp-tongued business manager and two wildly unconventional friends keep pushing schemes forward, turning stiff, snobbish opposition into more opportunities for chaos and success.
Also known as Marx Brothers - A Night At The Opera
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Details
- Years
- 1935
- Release date
- 1935-11-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 92/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (554 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this classic Marx Brothers romp if you want fast, chaotic comedy mixed with musical moments and busy misunderstandings; Not for you if you dislike opera, or if you need jokes that feel instantly fresh, like Animal Crackers or The Cocoanuts.
Pros: nonstop Marx Brothers humor; memorable farce set pieces; strong one-liners | Cons: opera singing may drag; jokes may feel dated; pace can vary
Themes
- opera
- cross dressing
- whimsical
- farcical
- ridiculous
Cast & crew
Groucho Marx
as Otis B. Driftwood
Chico Marx
as Fiorello
Harpo Marx
as Tomasso
Kitty Carlisle
as Rosa
Allan Jones
as Ricardo Barroni
Sig Ruman
as Gottlieb
Walter Woolf King
as Lassparri
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Henderson
Margaret Dumont
as Mrs. Claypool
Edward Keane
as Captain
Directed by Sam Wood