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Monkey Business (1931) | Criteria

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Monkey Business

English • 1931 • 1h 17m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Norman Z. McLeod

Synopsis

Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.

Included in
April 2021
Position 77
Included in
The Best of the Marx Brothers
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorNorman Z. McLeod

WriterS.J. Perelman, Will B. Johnstone

CinematographerArthur L. Todd

ProducerHerman J. Mankiewicz

Cast

Groucho Marxas Groucho

Harpo Marxas Harpo

Chico Marxas Chico

Zeppo Marxas Zeppo

Rockliffe Fellowesas J.J. 'Big Joe' Helton

as Alky Briggs

Thelma Toddas Lucille Briggs

Ruth Hallas Mary Helton

Tom Kennedyas Gibson

Ben Taggartas Capt. Corcoran (uncredited)

Billy Bletcheras Man in Deck Chair

Maurice Chevalieras Himself (voice)

Bess Flowersas Indian's Wife at Party

William H. O'Brienas Waiter

Cyril Ringas Party Guest