A Night at the Opera
Don't miss it! The funniest picture ever made!
Overview
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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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released during the Great Depression, "A Night at the Opera" provided much-needed escapism for audiences. The film's comedic assault on the upper classes resonated with a public struggling with economic hardship and perhaps harboring resentment towards the wealthy.
- The film is a masterclass in physical comedy, showcasing the Marx Brothers' unparalleled timing and chaotic energy.
- The musical sequences, especially the stateroom scene, are iconic and endlessly quotable.
- The witty dialogue and absurd situations provide consistent laughs, making it a timeless comedic classic.
- The film satirizes the pomposity and artificiality of the opera world, offering sharp social commentary.
Fun Facts
- The famous stateroom scene took days to film, and the actors often broke character from laughter.
- The opera singer Lassparri (Walter Woolf King) was dubbed by an opera singer who wasn't actually a professional, but was a good friend of one of the Marx Brothers.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Don't miss it! The funniest picture ever made!"
suomi
FI
Title: Ilta oopperassa
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Italiano
IT
Title: Una notte all'opera
"Una commedia d'epoca."
Español
ES
Title: Una noche en la ópera
"¡No te la pierdas! ¡La película más divertida jamás hecha!"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Die Marx Brothers in der Oper
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Français
FR
Title: Une nuit à l'opéra
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