Then, more mayhem ensues when the Marx Brothers take a satirical look at the world of opera in A Night at the Opera. Comedy and antics run wild as war seems inevitable. Meanwhile, the neighboring country of Sylvania is plotting to overthrow Freedonia and sends Pinky (Harpo) and Chicolini (Chico) to spy on Firefly. Firefly shuns the pomp and pretentiousness of government, along with all prudence and rationality. Teasdale, (Margaret Dumont) the government appoints Rufus T. In order to gain a bail-out from the wealthy Mrs. Tibbits will be showing Duck Soup considered number two on the list and A Night at the Opera number 12.ĭuck Soup takes place in Freedonia a fictitious country in the middle of a financial crisis and on the brink of revolution. Additionally, five of the Marx Brothers' 13 feature films made AFI’s list of 100 top comedy films. Widely considered by critics, scholars, and fans to be among the greatest and most influential comedians of the 20th century, Chico, Harpo and Groucho collectively were listed as number 20 of the greatest screen legends by the American Film Institute (AFI). The Marx Brothers were a comedy team, and actual brothers, who were popular on stage, screen, and radio for 30 years from 1905 - 1949.
COLDWATER – The comedy of the Marx Brothers highlights Tibbits classic film Series in December with a double feature of Duck Soup and A Night at the Opera December 15 at 7 pm.