Quincy Adams Wagstaff, Huxley University's new president, accidentally hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against their rival, Darwin University.Quincy Adams Wagstaff, Huxley University's new president, accidentally hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against their rival, Darwin University.Quincy Adams Wagstaff, Huxley University's new president, accidentally hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against their rival, Darwin University.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Bobby Barber
- Speakeasy Patron
- (uncredited)
Reginald Barlow
- Retiring College President
- (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
- Speakeasy Patron
- (uncredited)
Sheila Bromley
- Wagstaff's Receptionist
- (uncredited)
E.H. Calvert
- Professor in Wagstaff's Study
- (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
- Speakeasy Bartender
- (uncredited)
Robert Greig
- Biology Professor Giving Lecture
- (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
- Laura - Connie's Maid
- (uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
- Professor in Wagstaff's Study
- (uncredited)
Florine McKinney
- Peggy Carrington
- (uncredited)
Nat Pendleton
- MacHardie - Darwin Player
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDuring filming, Chico Marx was in a car accident and shattered his kneecap. In some scenes, he can be seen limping.
- GoofsAfter Huxley kicks an extra point following Pinky's touchdown, Darwin kicks off to Huxley.
- Quotes
Professor Wagstaff: Baravelli, you've got the brain of a four-year old boy, and I bet he was glad to get rid of it.
- Alternate versionsThere is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA Srl: "PIUME DI CAVALLO (I fratelli Marx al college, 1932)" (in double version 1.33:1 and 1.78:1), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
- SoundtracksWhatever It Is, I'm Against It
(1932) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Ruby
Lyrics by Bert Kalmar
Sung by Groucho Marx and Chorus
Featured review
my favorite Marx Brothers movie
While this film ISN'T as famous as DUCK SOUP or A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, it's my personal favorite. I think it's probably because unlike these other two pictures, there isn't all the singing and dancing in HORSE FEATHERS plus it has at least as much energy as any other film they made. Plus, unlike THE COCOANUTS and ANIMAL CRACKERS, there is a real honest-to-goodness plot!!! So, it's not just one gag after another after another.
Groucho is wonderful as the incompetent and perpetually horny Professor Wagstaff at Huxley College. Plus, as idiots mistaken for professional ringers, Chico and Harpo are at their best. Oh, and I guess Zeppo is in the movie, but as in all their early Zeppo films, he is pretty much a non-entity. You can really see why he never caught on as one of the Marx Brothers (nor did his other brother, Karl, who was by far the LEAST funny Marx Brother).
About the only negative about the film is the climactic football game. Even for a Marx Brothers film, this does get a little too stupid! But, the rest of the movie is so good, you really don't mind.
UPDATE: I just saw this film on the big screen and upon viewing it again, I am reducing the score to 8. Yes, it is good for the Marx Brothers but the plot, such as it is, is barely a plot at all, the film's ending is bizarre and senseless and a few of the jokes a bit less funny after re-watching. Still good and still worth seeing if you just turn off your brain and enjoy all the nonsense.
Groucho is wonderful as the incompetent and perpetually horny Professor Wagstaff at Huxley College. Plus, as idiots mistaken for professional ringers, Chico and Harpo are at their best. Oh, and I guess Zeppo is in the movie, but as in all their early Zeppo films, he is pretty much a non-entity. You can really see why he never caught on as one of the Marx Brothers (nor did his other brother, Karl, who was by far the LEAST funny Marx Brother).
About the only negative about the film is the climactic football game. Even for a Marx Brothers film, this does get a little too stupid! But, the rest of the movie is so good, you really don't mind.
UPDATE: I just saw this film on the big screen and upon viewing it again, I am reducing the score to 8. Yes, it is good for the Marx Brothers but the plot, such as it is, is barely a plot at all, the film's ending is bizarre and senseless and a few of the jokes a bit less funny after re-watching. Still good and still worth seeing if you just turn off your brain and enjoy all the nonsense.
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- Feb 6, 2006
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- Die Marx Brothers auf der Universität
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- $208
- Runtime1 hour 8 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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