Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) convinces Mrs. Claypool (Margaret Dumont) to invest in the New York Opera Company by bringing over famed tenor Rudolfo Lassparri (Walter Woolf King). Lassparri is an entitled asshole and insists on bringing his soprano, Rosa (Kitty Carlisle), to New York with him, mostly so he can pressure her into dating him. Rosa is in love with Riccardo (Allan Jones), another tenor, who is friends with Tomasso (Chico Marx) and Fiorello (Harpo Marx). The three men stowaway on the ocean liner taking everyone to New York and convince Driftwood to their cause. Through the sheer power of chaos, all is made right.
If you've seen a Marx Brothers movie, you know whether or not this is your jam. There's nothing new or revelatory. I don't think it's as good as Monkey Business but as always, your mileage may vary. The two original songs aren't great and there is actual opera being done so that might be a factor.
It is currently streaming on Tubi with ads.
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