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A Night at the Opera

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The Marx Brothers run amuck in the world of opera when Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) meets aspiring singer Ricardo (Allan Jones), who is determined to win the love of fellow performer Rosa (Kitty Carlisle). Aided by Fiorello (Chico Marx) and Tomasso (Harpo Marx), Otis attempts to unite the young couple, but faces opposition from the preening star Lassparri (Walter Woolf King), who also has his sights on Rosa. Traveling from Italy to New York, Otis and friends rally to try and win the day.
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Critics Consensus

Watermelons may go out of season, but in A Night at the Opera, the Marx Brothers' daffy laughs are never anything less than uproariously fresh.

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Otis Ferguson The New Republic 12/27/2023
[The Marx Brothers] troop through this impossible hour and a half of picture with such speed and clatter as to pin up a record for one of the most hilarious collections of bad jokes I’ve laughed myself nearly sick over. Go to Full Review Edwin Schallert Los Angeles Times 11/20/2020
Uproarious high spots -- the best, perhaps, of their kind -- render A Night at the Opera, starring Groucho, Harpo and Chico, a champion comedy in the year's output. In some ways, it is the best comedy in which the three brothers have ever appeared. Go to Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald 11/20/2020
Considering that the dialogue of A Night at the Opera was written by two such theatrical craftsmen as George Kaufman and Morris Rysklnd, it reaches a surprising nadir of inanity. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 11/20/2023
4.5/5
While A Night at the Opera is amongst the best Marx Brothers movies, it's not the same without the anarchy that made their Paramount films so much fun. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 10/02/2021
4/4
It's impossible to determine which is the greater scene: the stateroom or the party of the first part. Go to Full Review Josephine O'Neill Daily Telegraph (Australia) 11/20/2020
Their eccentric adventures from Milan to New York contain such notable scenes as that in Groucho's cabin; the impersonation of the foreign aviators; the disruption of the opera orchestra; and the final, breathless sequences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jarrod R Oct 19 With so many jokes per minute, it's hard to catch your breath. Then, just when you least suspect it, Allan Jones as Riccardo Barone and Kitty Carlisle as Rosa Castaldi grace us with their beautiful voices. In the next scene, Chico and Harpo demonstrate their musical talents with a rousing piano piece by the former and a signature harp solo by Harpo. I suppose it makes perfect sense that they have such mastery of comedy AND have equal musical talents, but it's just that much more humbling. All told, this does deserve a spot on the updated AFI 100 Years - 100 Movies list (right at 85). It's 90 years old this year, but it has aged like fine wine and will hopefully resonate with audiences for years to come. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 9 Funny in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!! Starring Groucho Marx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in 1935 in color and black and white versions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more María O Dec 27 Marx Brothers movies are a timeless masterpieces that need to be recogniced by every generation See more Mary Ann A 09/02/2024 This is such a goofy movie and I love goofy movies! I always liked Groucho's smartass remarks on YOU BET YOUR LIFE many years ago. Yes, I'm that old! Classic comedy! See more Christian K @ckacar 02/09/2024 Had no clue how much 'Friday the 13th part 8: Jason takes Manhattan' ripped off from this movie. Opening setup > hour long boat ride to new York filled with hijinks > 20ish minutes in the city. See more Robert J 02/02/2024 The Marx Brothers at the top of their game. The ship's cabin scene is the funniest in film. This movie is nothing short of a masterpiece! See this followed by A Day at the Races. Pure joy! See more Read all reviews
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Sam Wood

Director

Groucho Marx

Otis P. Driftwood

Harpo Marx

Tomasso

Kitty Carlisle Hart

Rosa Castaldi

Chico Marx

Fiorello

Margaret Dumont

Mrs. Claypool

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Synopsis The Marx Brothers run amuck in the world of opera when Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) meets aspiring singer Ricardo (Allan Jones), who is determined to win the love of fellow performer Rosa (Kitty Carlisle). Aided by Fiorello (Chico Marx) and Tomasso (Harpo Marx), Otis attempts to unite the young couple, but faces opposition from the preening star Lassparri (Walter Woolf King), who also has his sights on Rosa. Traveling from Italy to New York, Otis and friends rally to try and win the day.
Director
Sam Wood
Screenwriter
George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland, Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Bros. International Television Production France, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Discovery, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), Warner Bros. International Television Production NZ, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, Warner Bros. Domestic Television, Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia, Warner Bros. International Television Production Sverige, Warner Bros. Entertainment Italia, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, Warner Bros. International Television Production Deutschland GmbH, Warner Bros. Entertainment España, Warner Bros. International Tel, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, Warner Bros. International Television Production Nederland BV, Warner Bros. Animation
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 15, 1935, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 31m
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