Horse Feathers
Seen it?1932 | 68 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bull Durham, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Quincy Adams Wagstaff, the new president of Huxley U, hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against rival Darwin U.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$945K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Z. McLeod
- Groucho MarxProfessor Wagstaff
- Harpo MarxPinky
- Chico MarxBaravelli
- Zeppo MarxFrank Wagstaff
- Thelma ToddConnie Bailey
- David LandauJennings
- Bobby BarberSpeakeasy Patron (uncredited)
- Reginald BarlowRetiring Collage President (uncredited)
- Vince BarnettSpeakeasy Patron (uncredited)
- Sheila BromleyWagstaff's Receptionist (uncredited)