# Animal Crackers (1930)

> The Marx Brothers turn a glamorous society gala and stolen masterpiece into a delirious cascade of vaudeville anarchy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8140

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music
- Director: Victor Heerman
- Cast: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Lillian Roth, Margaret Dumont, Louis Sorin, Hal Thompson
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0020640/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, frantic, witty, classic movie night, comedy marathon

## Synopsis

A chaotic evening of laughter and mischief unfolds as a group of eccentric characters tries to solve a mystery at a glamorous party.

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