Animal Crackers
"The maddest comics of them all!"
Originally released in 1930. Animal Crackers is a comedy/music film. directed by Victor Heerman.
Starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, and Chico Marx
Synopsis
The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (254 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Groucho Marx
as Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding
Harpo Marx
as The Professor
Chico Marx
as Signor Emanuel Ravelli
Zeppo Marx
as Horatio Jamison
Lillian Roth
as Arabella Rittenhouse
Margaret Dumont
as Mrs. Rittenhouse
Louis Sorin
as Roscoe Chandler
Hal Thompson
as John Parker
Margaret Irving
as Mrs. Whitehead
Kathryn Reece
as Grace Carpenter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animal Crackers about?
The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when ...
Who directed Animal Crackers?
Animal Crackers was directed by Victor Heerman.
How long is Animal Crackers?
Animal Crackers has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Animal Crackers released?
Animal Crackers was released on August 8, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Animal Crackers?
The main cast of Animal Crackers includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Lillian Roth.
Is Animal Crackers worth watching?
Animal Crackers has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 254 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.