Monkey Business
Seen it?1931 | 77 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Z. McLeod
- Groucho MarxGroucho
- Harpo MarxHarpo
- Chico MarxChico
- Zeppo MarxZeppo
- Rockliffe FellowesJ.J. 'Big Joe' Helton
- Harry WoodsAlky Briggs
- Thelma ToddLucille Briggs
- Ruth HallMary Helton
- Tom KennedyGibson
- Ben TaggartCapt. Corcoran (uncredited)