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Review: Animal Crackers (1930)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 15, 2018

Animal Crackers usually makes me think of the soggy little critters floating in Shirley Temple’s soup but the joke’s on me because that tune didn’t come out until 5 years after this film. In fact, legend has it that Harpo purportedly offered Temple’s parents $50,000 to adopt read more

DOUBLE BILL #14: Animal Crackers (1930) and Horse Feathers (1932)

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 8, 2018

DOUBLE BILL #14: Animal Crackers (1930) and Horse Feathers (1932) On May 8, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized Marx Brothers films are the wackiest things ever put on screen. They might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I, for one, adore them. And while Ani read more

Animal Crackers (1930, Victor Heerman)

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 6, 2015

After initially teasing some kind of narrative, Animal Crackers gives it up and embraces not just being a stage adaptation (hope I don’t forget to talk about that aspect) but also a series of sketches. Not just comedy sketches, but also musical ones. The film takes place over a day. It starts read more

Animal Crackers (1930)

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Nov 4, 2013

Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont) is hosting one of the biggest society events of the year at her home in Long Island.  Not only will renowned African explorer Captain Spaulding (Groucho Marx) be the guest of honor, another guest will be displaying a very valuable painting he’s recently purch read more

Animal Crackers (1930)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 5, 2013

Headed by the four Marx Brothers, the film opens with the return of the famous African explorer Captain Jeffrey Spaulding (Groucho), who is being honored at the estate of a Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont). Along with him there are two musicians (Chico and Harpo), and an art lover with an especial read more

Animal Crackers (1930)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 5, 2013

Headed by the four Marx Brothers, the film opens with the return of the famous African explorer Captain Jeffrey Spaulding (Groucho), who is being honored at the estate of a Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont). Along with him there are two musicians (Chico and Harpo), and an art lover with an especial read more

Animal Crackers

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 6, 2012

Animal Crackers (1930)      I am sure glad I did not start my trek into the world of the Marx Bros. chronologically because Animal Crackers sure disappointed me. I have appreciated the movies the men made that borrowed material from their stage shows, but this second of their motion pictures appare read more