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Movie poster: Monkey Business (1931)
🎬 Movie

Monkey Business

1931 · 77 min Comedy
⭐ 7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1931
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Norman Z. McLeod
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (211 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Norman Z. McLeod

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

Groucho

Harpo Marx

Harpo Marx

Harpo

Chico Marx

Chico Marx

Chico

Zeppo Marx

Zeppo Marx

Zeppo

Rockliffe Fellowes

Rockliffe Fellowes

J.J. 'Big Joe' Helton

Harry Woods

Harry Woods

Alky Briggs

Thelma Todd

Thelma Todd

Lucille Briggs

Ruth Hall

Ruth Hall

Mary Helton

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

Gibson

Ben Taggart

Ben Taggart

Capt. Corcoran (uncredited)

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