Animal Crackers (1930, USA, comedy)

Описание: Animal Crackers (1930, USA, comedy) #oldmovie

🎞️ Studio: Paramount Pictures
Producer: Herman J. Mankiewicz
Director: Victor Heerman
Screenplay: George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind (from the Broadway play by Kaufman & Ryskind)
Music: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
Cinematography: George J. Folsey

🎞️ Starring:
Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont, Lillian Roth.

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🎥 Animal Crackers (1930) is a landmark American comedy that captures the Marx Brothers at their anarchic best during the infancy of sound cinema. Adapted from their wildly successful Broadway show, the film revolves around high-society pretensions unraveling during an absurdly chaotic party held in honor of a famed African explorer. Rapid-fire wordplay, musical interludes, and surreal sight gags collide as Groucho’s razor-sharp wit, Harpo’s pantomime mayhem, and Chico’s verbal mischief dismantle every trace of social decorum. More than just a collection of jokes, Animal Crackers represents a defining moment in early talkies, proving that sound could amplify comedy rather than restrain it. The film satirizes wealth, celebrity worship, and cultural snobbery, all while maintaining a breathless pace that feels startlingly modern. With Margaret Dumont serving as the perfect foil to the Brothers’ irreverence, Animal Crackers endures as a foundational text of American screen comedy and a timeless celebration of comic chaos. 🎭

⚠️ In accordance with United States copyright law (Title 17 of the United States Code, Section 302), this film entered the public domain on January 1, 2026, due to the expiration of the statutory copyright term. From that date, the copyright on the original film has ceased. The full version of the work is freely available for use by anyone, including copying, distribution, and public display, without the need for permission. ❗