Council members weigh in with their takes on the 1933 classic. We dive into the big questions: Is the film genuine satire or just anarchy in disguise? Which supporting characters truly “deserve” the wrath of the Marxes? And why is there not even incidental sound in the famed mirror scene?

We’ll also discuss the difficulty some folks apparently have in fitting the entire movie on a VHS tape.
 
Join us as we spin our wheels trying to find logic in the brothers’ most illogical film.

The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

Matthew Coniam, Noah Diamond, Bob Gassel

86 “Duck Soup Reheated” featuring The Marx Brothers Council

OCT 30, 202591 MIN
The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

86 “Duck Soup Reheated” featuring The Marx Brothers Council

OCT 30, 202591 MIN

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Council members weigh in with their takes on the 1933 classic. We dive into the big questions: Is the film genuine satire or just anarchy in disguise? Which supporting characters truly “deserve” the wrath of the Marxes? And why is there not even incidental sound in the famed mirror scene? We’ll also discuss the difficulty some folks apparently have in fitting the entire movie on a VHS tape. Join us as we spin our wheels trying to find logic in the brothers’ most illogical film.