Sources used: Film daily, v. 68, no. 91, p. 4; Motion picture herald, v. 121, no. 4, p. 72. George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind's screenplay based on James Kevin McGuiness' original story. Summary from Monthly film bulletin, v. 3, p. 29, and Motion picture herald, v. 121, no. 4, p. 72. LC copy designated as an arch pos to be used as a projection print per P. Spehr, Asst. Chief, M/B/RS, 9-3-86. This film (masterpos and pos trk) was selected for the National Film Registry. Copyright for minor change version: Turner Entertainment Company. DCR 1992; REG 26Aug93; PAu1-789-932. Minor change version: [Colorized version]. Copyright: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp.; 29Oct35; LP5926. Cast: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones, Walter King.
Summary:
Groucho attaches himself to a wealthy dowager, patron of the grand opera, mainly for the purpose of chiseling a slice off her bankroll. Eventually, he appoints himself manager and Cupid's aid to Rosa (Kitty Carlisle), a beautiful prima donna and Ricardo (Allan Jones), an unknown singer in the opera company. Through the antics of Groucho, Chico and Harpo, the lovers are united and sing an Italian opera at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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