Humor Risk
Synopsis
Harpo played the hero, a detective named Watson who "made his entrance in a high hat, sliding down a coal chute into the basement". Groucho played an "old movie" villain, who "sported a long moustache and was clad in black", while Chico was probably his "chuckling [Italian] henchman". Zeppo portrayed a playboy who was the owner of a nightclub in which most of the action took place, including "a cabaret, [which allowed] the inclusion of a dance number". The final shot showed Groucho "in ball and chain, trudging slowly off into the gloaming". Harpo, in a rare moment of romantic glory, gets the girl in the end. This film is lost.
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Lost Media Chronicles Episode 68 - Humor Risk, The Lost Marx Brothers Movie
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-02-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling
- Original Title
- Humor Risk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Budget
- $6K
- Production Studios
- Caravel Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Smith
Jo Swerling
Al Posen, Max Lippman, Jo Swerling
Department Leadership Roster
Al Posen
Producer
Richard Smith
Director
Jo Swerling
Writer
Max Lippman
Producer
Jo Swerling
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Humor Risk
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What is Humor Risk about?
Harpo played the hero, a detective named Watson who "made his entrance in a high hat, sliding down a coal chute into the basement". Groucho played an "old movie" villain, who "sported a long moustache and was clad in black", while Chico was probably his "chuckling [Italian] henchman". Zeppo portrayed a playboy who was the owner of a nightclub in which most of the action took place, including "a cabaret, [which allowed] the inclusion of a dance number". The final shot showed Groucho "in ball and chain, trudging slowly off into the gloaming". Harpo, in a rare moment of romantic glory, gets the girl in the end. This film is lost.
Who directed Humor Risk?
Humor Risk was directed by Richard Smith.
Who stars in Humor Risk?
The principal cast of Humor Risk includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Jobyna Ralston.
When was Humor Risk released and how long is it?
Humor Risk was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Humor Risk?
Humor Risk holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).