DUCK SOUP (1933) The Review

Through a gifted satirical point of view, "Duck Soup" tells the hilarious adventures of the president/dictator of penniless Freedonia, Rufus, T. Firefly and company, who starts a war on neighboring Sylvania when he finds out that his rival, Ambassador Trentino of Sylvania wants his demise, the land of Freedonia and Mrs. Teasdale's government - saving money.

The cast includes: The Mark Brothers with Margaret Dumont, Raquel Torres, Louis Calhern, Edmund Breese, Leonid Kinskey, Charles Middleton (I), and Edgar Kennedy.

Screenplay by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, who also composed the original music.

Directed by Leo McCarey.

The Duck Soup Review