A Night at the Opera
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Synopsis
The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
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A Night at the Opera (1935) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-06
Top Cast
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Groucho Marx
Otis B. Driftwood
Chico Marx
Fiorello
Harpo Marx
Tomasso
Kitty Carlisle
Rosa
Allan Jones
Ricardo Barroni
Sig Ruman
Gottlieb
Walter Woolf King
Lassparri
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Henderson
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Claypool
Edward Keane
Captain
Evelyn Selbie
The Fortune Teller in 'Trovatore' (uncredited)
Purnell Pratt
The Mayor of New York (uncredited)
Jonathan Hale
The Stage Manager (uncredited)
Otto Fries
Otto the Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
First Porter (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Baltimore, Maryland
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Morrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- A Night at the Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Morrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman, James Kevin McGuinness
Herbert Stothart
Merritt B. Gerstad
William LeVanway
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Morrie Ryskind
Screenplay
Sam Wood
Director
William LeVanway
Editor
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
George S. Kaufman
Screenplay
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 A Night at the Opera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Night at the Opera about?
The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
Who directed A Night at the Opera?
A Night at the Opera was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in A Night at the Opera?
The principal cast of A Night at the Opera includes Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones.
When was A Night at the Opera released and how long is it?
A Night at the Opera was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Night at the Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Night at the Opera was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Night at the Opera?
A Night at the Opera holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).