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Bookmark this pageRoom Service (1938)
Director: William A Seiter
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From Time Out Film Guide
Under some sad whim, the Marx Brothers moved to RKO to appear in this limp version of a popular Broadway comedy, slightly adapted to fit their established characters. It's a loose fit indeed: Groucho plays a penniless theatrical manager trying to mount a socially-conscious play about miners (oh yes); Chico is the play's director, quotes Latin, and wears a check suit. Harpo at least is still unbridled, and does nice things chasing a turkey and eating food like an automaton. Apart from Harpo's bits, Room Service is to be seen once, and then forgotten.Author: GB
Cast & crew
Director: William A Seiter
Producer: Pandro S Berman
Cast: The Marx Brothers, Frank Albertson, Ann Miller, Lucille Ball, Donald MacBride, Cliff Dunstan full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Duration: 78 mins
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