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!"

Nov 17 1933 Approved 1h 9m
Comedy, Musical, War

Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.

Plot

The country of Freedonia is in the middle of a financial crisis and on the brink of revolution. In order to gain a bail-out from the wealthy Mrs Teasdale, the government appoints Rufus T Firefly as its president. However, Mr Firefly shuns the pomp and pretentiousness of government; along with the prudence and rationality of it too. Meanwhile, the neighbouring country of Sylvania is plotting to overthrow Freedonia and sends Pinky and Chicolini to spy on Firefly. War seems inevitable.

Written by

Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Arthur Sheekman

Directed by

Leo McCarey

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
63,932
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
93
Popularity
NA