One interesting thing about watching all of these classic movies for the first time is getting to go do research and see how these films were received in their original release compared to their modern-day reputation.
Duck Soup, like fellow 1930's comedy classic
Bringing Up Baby, is one of those motion pictures that received mixed reception in its initial release before later gaining higher marks. But back when it came out in 1933,
Duck Soup was seen as a lesser effort from the Marx brothers and also failed to make all that much money at the box office. Of course, today
Duck Soup is regarded as one of the best pieces of cinematic comedy ever made and for good reason, the film is absolutely hysterical.
