# Monkey Business (1931)

> Four anarchic brothers turn a transatlantic voyage and gangster feud into a whirlwind of verbal wit, evasive slapstick, and unlikely heroics.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 77 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Norman Z. McLeod
- Cast: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Rockliffe Fellowes, Harry Woods, Thelma Todd, Ruth Hall
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0022158/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, frantic, classic comedy night, marx brothers marathon

## Synopsis

A chaotic adventure unfolds on the high seas as unlikely heroes rise to the occasion.

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