Monkey Business
“Laughing days are here again!”
Synopsis
Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.
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Monkey Business (1931) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-17
Top Cast
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Groucho Marx
Groucho
Harpo Marx
Harpo
Chico Marx
Chico
Zeppo Marx
Zeppo
Rockliffe Fellowes
J.J. 'Big Joe' Helton
Harry Woods
Alky Briggs
Thelma Todd
Lucille Briggs
Ruth Hall
Mary Helton
Tom Kennedy
Gibson
Ben Taggart
Capt. Corcoran (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Man in Deck Chair
Maurice Chevalier
Himself (voice)
Bess Flowers
Indian's Wife at Party
William H. O'Brien
Waiter
Cyril Ring
Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- S.J. Perelman, Will B. Johnstone
- Original Title
- Monkey Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
S.J. Perelman, Will B. Johnstone
Arthur L. Todd
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
S.J. Perelman
Screenplay
Will B. Johnstone
Screenplay
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Producer
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Business
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What is Monkey Business about?
Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.
Who directed Monkey Business?
Monkey Business was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Monkey Business?
The principal cast of Monkey Business includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Rockliffe Fellowes.
When was Monkey Business released and how long is it?
Monkey Business was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monkey Business?
Monkey Business holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).