![]() Even as the success of the Marx Brothers' movies began to dwindle, contemporaries continued to claim them as a higher standard than anything else available. Picture Sound Film At first blush, the new Marx brothers set looks like a wonderful update on some timeless classics. The Marx Brothers gained nationwide attention thanks to their Broadway shows and eventually attracted interest from the major film studios of the era as they were beginning to make “talkies." Musical sequences, sight gags, and perfectly timed jokes filled the Marx Brothers' wide filmography, and audiences and critics alike praised their subversive and mad-cap style. The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection (The Cocoanuts / Animal Crackers / Monkey Business / Horse Feathers / Duck Soup) 13.26 (Deep Discount) The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection. Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont, Oscar Shaw, Lillian Roth, Thelma Todd, Louis Calhern. The impact of the Marx Brothers' movies can not be overstated, and their brand of irreverence can be seen in comedies from Monty Python to those produced by Judd Apatow. The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection This set collects five of the most beloved comedies of the Marx Brothers: ANIMAL CRACKERS (1930), THE COCOANUTS. The Marx Brothers’ absurdist comedy that took shots at high society proved to be very popular. Groucho with his greasepaint mustache, Harpo with red wig and horn, Chico with his Italian accent, and Zeppo as the straight man proved to be a hit troupe that played off each other well. ![]() ![]() Each of the brothers used the characters they had developed in their younger years to great success in films. Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo worked together for many years bringing their vaudeville talents from the stage to the big screen. Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection Directed by Norman Z. Filled with unforgettable comedy sketches, musical numbers, witty dialogue and plenty of gags, this must-own collection includes The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Monkey Business. ![]() The Marx Brothers made 13 celebrated movies together over 20 years, with some being much better than others. The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection Restored Edition captures the very best of the comedy team and includes the only five movies to feature all four brothers. ![]()
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