In perhaps their most frequently quoted film, Animal Crackers, the Marx Brothers transform their smash-hit Broadway musical to the big screen with uproarious results. An aristocratic house party in honor of famed explorer Captain Spaulding (Groucho) may have met its match when the Brothers unleash their trademark brand of wordplay, musical comedy and slapstick.
“Groucho shines; Harpo remains a pantomimic clown who ranks with the highest; Chico adds an unusual comedy sense to his dialog as well as business and piano playing; and Zeppo, if in on a split, is lucky.” – Variety
