Horse Feathers
“The Maddest Comics of the Screen!”
Synopsis
Quincy Adams Wagstaff, the new president of Huxley U, hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against rival Darwin U.
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Horse Feathers ≣ 1932 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-05
Top Cast
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Groucho Marx
Professor Wagstaff
Harpo Marx
Pinky
Chico Marx
Baravelli
Zeppo Marx
Frank Wagstaff
Thelma Todd
Connie Bailey
David Landau
Jennings
Bobby Barber
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Reginald Barlow
Retiring Collage President (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Sheila Bromley
Wagstaff's Receptionist (uncredited)
E.H. Calvert
Professor in Wagstaff's Study (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Speakeasy Bartender (uncredited)
Robert Greig
Biology Professor (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Laura (uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
Professor in Wagstaff's Study (uncredited)
Florine McKinney
Peggy Carrington (uncredited)
Nat Pendleton
MacHardie (uncredited)
James Pierce
Ed Mullen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar, S.J. Perelman, Will B. Johnstone
- Original Score
- Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
- Original Title
- Horse Feathers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar, S.J. Perelman, Will B. Johnstone
Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
Ray June
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Ruby
Screenplay
Bert Kalmar
Screenplay
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Ray June
Director of Photography
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Producer
S.J. Perelman
Screenplay
Will B. Johnstone
Screenplay
Bert Kalmar
Original Music Composer
Harry Ruby
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Feathers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Horse Feathers about?
Quincy Adams Wagstaff, the new president of Huxley U, hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against rival Darwin U.
Who directed Horse Feathers?
Horse Feathers was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Horse Feathers?
The principal cast of Horse Feathers includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Thelma Todd.
When was Horse Feathers released and how long is it?
Horse Feathers was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Horse Feathers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Horse Feathers was composed by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Horse Feathers?
Horse Feathers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).