A Night in Casablanca
Director: Archie Mayo
Actors: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx
PlotIn war-torn Casablanca, the Hotel Casablanca is preparing for a new manager after several predecessors have met mysterious, untimely ends. Ronald Kornblow takes on the daunting position, completely unaware of the dangerous schemes at play. Unbeknownst to him, ex-Nazi Heinrich Stubel and his associates are using the hotel to recover hidden Nazi treasure. Ronald's peculiar and comedic behavior adds an unpredictable element to the hotel as he tries to manage staff and guests, unknowingly thwarting Stubel's plans with each slapstick mishap.
Meanwhile, Kornblow's friends, Corbaccio and Rusty, roam the hotel grounds and city streets, creating chaos in their own right. They eventually get pulled into the web of intrigue as they assist Kornblow in uncovering the malevolent plots surrounding them. Each bumbling effort leads to fortune or folly, blending absurdity with a subtle narrative of espionage and survival. As Kornblow's misadventures heighten the stakes, the hotel's corridors become a battleground of wits and absurd humor, teetering on the brink of hilarity and danger.
Writers: Joseph Fields, Roland Kibbee, Frank Tashlin
Release Date: 12 Oct 1946
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English, French, German
Home Video Reviews
While not a Marx Brothers' pinnacle, 'A Night in Casablanca' delivers solid laughs with impressive Blu-ray technical merits, making it a recommended addition.
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