There are film courses that study just this movie. Nothing has been made like it before or since. Surrealism is not a strong enough word to describe it. No one really ever has.
The absolute brilliance [and audacity for the time] of this few minutes of cinema will never be replicated again. Sorry, I'm old, I've been watching films for sixty plus years now and no one has come even close to just how good this film comedy is. I'll admit Blazing Saddles and Life of Brian are up there, for me personally, I keep coming back to the Brothers.
I've always found this scene the most hilarious comment about the stupid and naïve eagerness for war. The very first time I saw "Duck Soup", I was 8, too young to grasp this idea. But I laughed out loud all the way through the movie. I still do. But I especially love this scene! 🤣
Freedonia is a actual town in New York state, and when the movie came out the then mayor wrote Paramount complaining they should not of used the name Freedonia--it didn't do any good.
Somehow, it's Zeppo who steals this scene for me. He's leading the rally with the other brothers, but while they're actively trying to be goofy, he's more like "What? Isn't this how everyone goes to war?" LOL. One of the few times his shtick worked perfectly.
Don't get me wrong, there's a reason audiences never responded to him the same way, and that's probably how he should be remembered. But there were times they knew what they were doing with him. Look at 0:49 and tell me he's not the only one you could possibly buy thinking this is dead serious.
I really like how this is pretty much the best moment that involves all four of the marx brothers. Zeppo rarely gets to join in on the fun. He always works well to me, I just wish he was given more material in the movies. He was able to play the roles of the others by the way, in fact he apparently got more laughs as captain spaulding than Groucho when Groucho was sick, which urged Groucho to get back on stage as fast as he could. There is actually a scene in the dark in the movie of animal crackers where it is Zeppo who plays Groucho.
I can't even imagine how this was directed. Possibly the brothers had their concept of the sequence and (with the exception of the helmet xylo scene, which took more precision), Groucho just called out, "Copy us: after we do something, then you do it! Now wave your arms around! Now freeze while we do a silly singing thing, then do some fake square dancing stuff with anyone nearby!. Now run around all over the place!" 2:45-2:50 almost seems like the camera person was caught off guard. All around good stuff!
Isaac Kim .siiii. claro.es la misma idea.Nunca hallé una mención acerca de los Marx por parte de los Python. Es que Muchas veces es imposible encontrar subs spanish . Sobre todo entrevistas .😆😒😲
Sitting upstage of the Marx Brothers at @1:39, in the dark uniform, is Frederick Sullivan. He was very prolific as an actor and director during the silent era. And he was a nephew of Sir Arthur Sullivan.
this: and actual final scenes (why not available?): pure genuis. Nothing comes close to satirizing America..."to war, to war..." then let's dance, lets jaunt with our hind legs in the air, 'to war, to war'...get your banjos...and 'the chillun got guns' thats...chilling
I know I shouldn't be laughing at this now, but it's still so funny how this starts as a straight up war song but halfway becomes a minstrel show (without the blackface, of course).
Unfortunately, this clip does not include Charles Middleton's (the future Ming the Merciless of Flash Gordon) immortal verse, "This is a fact we can't ignore." He only has two other lines in the film, but he steals the movie as the prosecutor at Chicolini's (Chico Marx) trial for treason.
who has seen The Grande Budapest Hotel many many people out there and that was like watching The Marx Brothers , the same plot similar story lines over the top but very very funny
actually, no - this is a Cabinet meeting. (Not likely Congress declares war, not with a Democratic House, and even the Republicans in the Senate telling Bonespurs to rein it in.
I was able to listen to CSPAN radio at work back in '98 during the Clinton impeachment hearings. Maxine Waters led the democrats in a splendid rendition of this number when Clinton launched his second Monica War (Operation "Desert Fox") in the middle of the hearings.
As a performer, you're right, he didn't really fit in. Performing wasn't really something he was interested in, but rather something he was kind of forced into. But while Groucho may have made that remark, he was only referring to what Zeppo brought (or didn't bring) to the act. Off camera, the other brothers, and even Jack Benny all agreed that he was the funniest of the bunch, with a wit that could rival Groucho's. He also had the ability to imitate anyone of the brothers if one got sick during a show - which happened with Groucho on at least one occasion.
Start your weekend with a smile. A look at The Marx Brothers with talk show host veteran Dick Cavett, Bill Marx, Harpo Marx's son, and the gang from Marxfest on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show Podcast bit.ly/U4EEMd
war shouldn’t be possible unless (1) it’s voted on by congress and (2) anyone voting in favor is forced to do this dance number
They have a different dance... all the way to the bank.
Glad to see that Auto-Tune the News has great taste in comedy.
Three and a half of the best minutes in film history
Yes yes YES!
The Marx Brothers had to have balls of steel to be making this in 1933.
There are film courses that study just this movie. Nothing has been made like it before or since. Surrealism is not a strong enough word to describe it. No one really ever has.
Where is this class and how can I apply?
MeganKoumori Yes please, I must know now
@@lemon_tea.1138 so do I I want to all of there movie's
The absolute brilliance [and audacity for the time] of this few minutes of cinema will never be replicated again. Sorry, I'm old, I've been watching films for sixty plus years now and no one has come even close to just how good this film comedy is. I'll admit Blazing Saddles and Life of Brian are up there, for me personally, I keep coming back to the Brothers.
You go, Zeppo! So undersold. I love that guy.
I've always found this scene the most hilarious comment about the stupid and naïve eagerness for war. The very first time I saw "Duck Soup", I was 8, too young to grasp this idea. But I laughed out loud all the way through the movie. I still do. But I especially love this scene! 🤣
Zeppo kills it in this sequence!
Humor at it's most beautiful level. Marx Brothers, nothing but love from me
If only all declarations of war could be so jaunty.
On second thought, let's not go to Freedonia. 'Tis a silly place.
Freedonia is a actual town in New York state, and when the movie came out the then mayor wrote Paramount complaining they should not of used the name Freedonia--it didn't do any good.
wrong film buddy
good one!
@@mr.inkwell4782 are you even serious. smdh.
@@LampoonGoon no, I'm a groucho.
To make people genuinely laugh without being dirty is genius.
It's the sign of a good comedian.
They do dirty jokes all the time.
Somehow, it's Zeppo who steals this scene for me. He's leading the rally with the other brothers, but while they're actively trying to be goofy, he's more like "What? Isn't this how everyone goes to war?" LOL. One of the few times his shtick worked perfectly.
Don't see it. At all. He's lost, as usual, among the stars.
Don't get me wrong, there's a reason audiences never responded to him the same way, and that's probably how he should be remembered. But there were times they knew what they were doing with him. Look at 0:49 and tell me he's not the only one you could possibly buy thinking this is dead serious.
I really like how this is pretty much the best moment that involves all four of the marx brothers. Zeppo rarely gets to join in on the fun. He always works well to me, I just wish he was given more material in the movies.
He was able to play the roles of the others by the way, in fact he apparently got more laughs as captain spaulding than Groucho when Groucho was sick, which urged Groucho to get back on stage as fast as he could.
There is actually a scene in the dark in the movie of animal crackers where it is Zeppo who plays Groucho.
I do like Zep's "Oh how we'd cry for Firefly if Firefly should die!" Like he's a suck up but also a bit sarcastic, lol.
Willem Verheij exactly!!
I can't even imagine how this was directed. Possibly the brothers had their concept of the sequence and (with the exception of the helmet xylo scene, which took more precision), Groucho just called out, "Copy us: after we do something, then you do it! Now wave your arms around! Now freeze while we do a silly singing thing, then do some fake square dancing stuff with anyone nearby!. Now run around all over the place!" 2:45-2:50 almost seems like the camera person was caught off guard. All around good stuff!
Anyone else here with strong childhood memories of movie scenes they couldn't grasp the meaning of at age 8 or 9 (but enjoyed immensely anyway)?
How we'll cry for Firefly if Firefly should die
"Remember men You're fighting for this woman's honor, which is more than She ever did."
That part using the soldiers' helmets as xylophones reminds me a lot like Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
No doubt, the Monty Python gang remembered this gag when they were scripting the "Knights of the Round Table" musical number.
Isaac Kim .siiii. claro.es la misma idea.Nunca hallé una mención acerca de los Marx por parte de los Python. Es que Muchas veces es imposible encontrar subs spanish . Sobre todo entrevistas
.😆😒😲
Sitting upstage of the Marx Brothers at @1:39, in the dark uniform, is Frederick Sullivan. He was very prolific as an actor and director during the silent era. And he was a nephew of Sir Arthur Sullivan.
1:26 when Harpo dances like that he reminds me of the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz Lol 😊 😋
omg! i nvr unsee that now! LOL
Nope 👎 I don’t think so
When Harpo was playing the violin and the bow got stuck in his back 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
that was funny
I never noticed that and have seen the scene many times. Thanks!
This is a perfect representation of how most European nations reacted to entering WWI.
And how they are reacting now.
when i have grand children i am just going to show them this clip and say every movie was like this
I am a Japanese,and great movies break the barrier of language.
Indeed, one of the most important impacts moving pictures initially had was its universality. I'm glad you like the film.
Ambassador Trentino apparently disliked this. That upstart!
MEIN FÜHRER! I CAN WALK!!! 😃
I always get a kick out of Ming the Merciless doing these goofy moves!
They got guns!
We got guns!
All God’s children got guuuns!
We’re gonna walk all over the battlefield, ‘cause all God’s children got guns!!!
Berto a tope!
Almost 100 years passed, but it's still actual.
01:24 The comedian Berto Romero sent me to watch this exactly dance.. Best thing ever
an incredible film.........
Feels appropriate right about now lol.
"They got guns, we got guns, all God's children got guns."
The music they’re playing on the soldier’s helmets is American Patrol by Frank White Meacham 😊
Yes, there was a swing/big band version of it during WWII, I didn't realize it was around this early. Thanks!
this: and actual final scenes (why not available?): pure genuis. Nothing comes close to satirizing America..."to war, to war..." then let's dance, lets jaunt with our hind legs in the air, 'to war, to war'...get your banjos...and 'the chillun got guns' thats...chilling
If only Congress and the UN were this lively! LOL!!
I know I shouldn't be laughing at this now, but it's still so funny how this starts as a straight up war song but halfway becomes a minstrel show (without the blackface, of course).
Like si llegaste aquí por Berto
Unfortunately, this clip does not include Charles Middleton's (the future Ming the Merciless of Flash Gordon) immortal verse, "This is a fact we can't ignore." He only has two other lines in the film, but he steals the movie as the prosecutor at Chicolini's (Chico Marx) trial for treason.
Harpo just hit the last one of the men’s head
Art imitates life.
Sounds like Verdi or Bizet at the end 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
0:49 favourite part.
i like that music at 2:00 also on 2:22
The Marx Brothers were the first Comedy Satirists. There wouldn't be The Goon show or Monty python only for them.
The Marxes' finest moment in my book.
I saw it on the screen in July, 1970 and it was a riot for sure!
Groucho Marx, one of the most talented comedian ever.
Forget about the 21st century actors, they are shit.
No, THE most.
can you imagine this as a stage production??
Oh Hidehidehidehidehidehideho!
I suspect Seth McFarland has seen this a few times! We could prevent this war with a "bag of weed"!
I can see this in a "Family Guy" episode...especially the time we are in!
BERTO 1:22
sabía que no sería la única, gracias!
Who's Berto?
@@conradnal8934 Berto Romero, spanish comedian. He said this is the funniest scene ever recorded or something like that (2 years ago)
Duck Soup starring the Marx Brothers (Chico Marx. Harpo Marx. Groucho Marx and Zeppo Marx in his final starring role)
Exactley like my grandfather told me when they decided to go to war....
And this movie was made in 1933, the year Hitler became Chancellor of Germany.
I have this on DVD
GREAT !
best comedy beside Life or Brian.
I like ducks
I like soup.
1:25
Mmm mmmm Zeppo 😍😍😍😍
Berto brings me here
Who's Berto?
@@conradnal8934 Spanish comedian
who has seen The Grande Budapest Hotel many many people out there and that was like watching The Marx Brothers , the same plot similar story lines over the top but very very funny
1:24 :D
Wassail! Wasaill!
What would we do without those stooges
0:15 On your left
Upstart?!!!
i was there tbh
Footage of congress declaring war on Iran 2020
just now in fact...
actually, no - this is a Cabinet meeting. (Not likely Congress declares war, not with a Democratic House, and even the Republicans in the Senate telling Bonespurs to rein it in.
No war. Sorry liberals.
I am here because of Berto Romero.
I was able to listen to CSPAN radio at work back in '98 during the Clinton impeachment hearings.
Maxine Waters led the democrats in a splendid rendition of this number when Clinton launched his second Monica War (Operation "Desert Fox") in the middle of the hearings.
Dang it, you lied.
The first anti-war movie....noypt surprised that Groucho was on the black list of Mc Carthy....What For ?!?! Just For some jokes...
Groucho wasn't blacklisted.
It's not the first, All Quiet on the Western Front, for example, came out three years prior.
He wasn't blacklisted.
Who came here after watching Hannah and his sisters?
Better beat before they tear you down and build an office building where you standng
marks bros.
Sorry i will try to minimize my attacks.
Actual footage from Washington's 2024 NATO conference 🙂
Zeppo was NOT funny. Groucho even said so. lol When they were asked to take a pay cut, Groucho said: "We're twice as funny without Zeppo" He meant it.
The only one who disagrees with you is Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane.
As a performer, you're right, he didn't really fit in. Performing wasn't really something he was interested in, but rather something he was kind of forced into. But while Groucho may have made that remark, he was only referring to what Zeppo brought (or didn't bring) to the act. Off camera, the other brothers, and even Jack Benny all agreed that he was the funniest of the bunch, with a wit that could rival Groucho's. He also had the ability to imitate anyone of the brothers if one got sick during a show - which happened with Groucho on at least one occasion.
But Zeppo was hot! (although, yeah, I can take or leave him)!
U.S. in 2003
Start your weekend with a smile. A look at The Marx Brothers with talk show host veteran Dick Cavett, Bill Marx, Harpo Marx's son, and the gang from Marxfest on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show Podcast bit.ly/U4EEMd
(1914-1918)
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lol/
Well duh. It's a commentary on the united states and war.
Свободная Украина
GOP voters!
Another day at Trump´s white house
If only...
Better than what we got in 2023
Marx bros are csome great funny jews
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