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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release1933

Runtime1h 9m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Paramount Pictures

Movie

Duck Soup

1933

1h 9m

7.3

Comedy

War

Synopsis

Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.

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