Duck Soup
“War is swell...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve!”
Synopsis
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Duck Soup ≣ 1933 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-18
Top Cast
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Groucho Marx
Rufus T. Firefly
Harpo Marx
Pinky
Chico Marx
Chicolini
Zeppo Marx
Bob Roland
Margaret Dumont
Gloria Teasdale
Raquel Torres
Vera Marcal
Louis Calhern
Ambassador Trentino
Edmund Breese
Zander
Leonid Kinskey
Sylvanian Agitator
Charles Middleton
Prosecutor
Edgar Kennedy
Street Vendor
Edward Arnold
Politician (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Officer at Battle Headquarters (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Mrs. Teasdale's Butler (uncredited)
E.H. Calvert
Officer in Battle Sequence (uncredited)
Davison Clark
Minister of Finance #2 (uncredited)
Louise Closser Hale
Reception Guest (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
Reception Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Arthur Sheekman, Nat Perrin
- Original Score
- Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, John Leipold, Arthur Johnston
- Original Title
- Duck Soup
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Arthur Sheekman, Nat Perrin
Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, John Leipold, Arthur Johnston
Henry Sharp
LeRoy Stone
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Producer
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Bert Kalmar
Writer
Harry Ruby
Writer
Arthur Sheekman
Writer
Nat Perrin
Writer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duck Soup
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Duck Soup about?
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Who directed Duck Soup?
Duck Soup was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in Duck Soup?
The principal cast of Duck Soup includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont.
When was Duck Soup released and how long is it?
Duck Soup was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Duck Soup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duck Soup was composed by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, John Leipold, Arthur Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duck Soup?
Duck Soup holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).