So a renowned explorer ("Capt. Spaulding" - Groucho Marx) returns from doing his David ...
Animal Crackers
The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.
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Animal Crackers
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 8, 1930
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Comedy, Music
User Score
69%
Original Title
Animal Crackers
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Director
Victor Heerman
Description
The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.