Review of Animal Crackers (1930) by Joe K — 20 May 2007

I LOVE the Marx Bros. and this is one of my favorites. Hooray for Captain Spaulding!

This review of Animal Crackers (1930) was written by Joe K on 20 May 2007.

Animal Crackers has generally received positive reviews.

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