Still from A Night at the Opera — A Night at the Opera (1935) — Sam WoodPhotographed by Merritt B. Gerstad

Sam Wood

A Night at the Opera

Name: A Night at the Opera
Genre: Comedy, Music
Released: 1935
Duration: 91 min

English / 1935 / 1h 31m

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Comedy Music

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Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam Wood

WriterMorrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman

CinematographerMerritt B. Gerstad

Cast

Groucho Marxas Otis B. Driftwood

Chico Marxas Fiorello

Harpo Marxas Tomasso

Kitty Carlisleas Rosa

Allan Jonesas Ricardo Barroni

Sig Rumanas Gottlieb

Walter Woolf Kingas Lassparri

Robert Emmett O'Connoras Henderson

Margaret Dumontas Mrs. Claypool

Edward Keaneas Captain

Evelyn Selbieas The Fortune Teller in 'Trovatore' (uncredited)

Purnell Prattas The Mayor of New York (uncredited)

Jonathan Haleas The Stage Manager (uncredited)

Otto Friesas Otto the Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Gino Corradoas First Porter (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Chuck Hamiltonas Policeman (uncredited)

Frank McLureas Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

William H. O'Brienas Stagehand (uncredited)

George Irvingas Committeeman (uncredited)