A Night at the Opera
Directed by Sam Wood. US. 1935. Ages 5+. 96 min.
- Sat, Nov 13, 2:00 pm
“A Night at the Opera contains some of the most unforgettably classic Marx Brothers scenes ever: the `Party Of the First Part’ contract scene, the backstage bed-switching, the opera house chase scene, the stateroom scene, Harpo’s Tarzan impression and Chico in a virtuoso turn proving once and for all that in his hands the piano is a very, very funny instrument. Add to this the tried-and-tested chemistry between the leeringly flirtatious Groucho and the divine Margaret Dumont and you have one of the funniest films ever made. A treat for fans and the best possible introduction for the uninitiated.” (Ben Stephens, eufs.org)