Review of Duck Soup (1933) by André M — 10 Nov 2009

Greatest Marx Brothers movie of soo many good ones. FREEDONIA rules!

This review of Duck Soup (1933) was written by André M on 10 Nov 2009.

Duck Soup has generally received very positive reviews.

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