Room Service

1938
Approved
1h 18m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

5.6K

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Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in Room Service (1938)

A penniless theatrical producer must outwit the hotel efficiency expert trying to evict him from his room, while securing a backer for his new play.

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A penniless theatrical producer must outwit the hotel efficiency expert trying to evict him from his room, while securing a backer for his new play.A penniless theatrical producer must outwit the hotel efficiency expert trying to evict him from his room, while securing a backer for his new play.A penniless theatrical producer must outwit the hotel efficiency expert trying to evict him from his room, while securing a backer for his new play.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

5.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Gordon Miller
(as The Marx Brothers)

Harpo Marx

Faker
(as The Marx Brothers)

Chico Marx

Harry Binelli
(as The Marx Brothers)

Lucille Ball

Christine

Ann Miller

Hilda

Frank Albertson

Leo Davis

Cliff Dunstan

Joseph Gribble

Donald MacBride

Gregory Wagner

Philip Loeb

Timothy Hogarth

Philip Wood

Simon Jenkins

Alexander Asro

Sasha

Charles Halton

Dr. Glass

Stanley Blystone

Policeman in Alley
(uncredited)

Phoebe Campbell

Minor Role
(uncredited)

Clyde Courtright

Minor Role
(uncredited)

Josephine DeKarr

Minor Role
(uncredited)

Paul Everton

Formally-Dressed Man in Play
(uncredited)

Cliff Herd

Minor Role
(uncredited)

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Trivia
The only film The Marx Brothers made at RKO. During salary negotiations with the studio, erstwhile member Zeppo Marx represented The Marx Brothers, threatening to rejoin the group if their demands weren't met.

Goofs
Wires visible on the turkey when it flies around the room.

Quotes
Gordon Miller: [Seeing Harpo, taking his coat off, with no shirt under] I see he comes prepared.
Harry Binelli: No, he doesn't believe in shirts!
Gordon Miller: Ah, he's an atheist!

Crazy credits
Opening credits are shown on doors that flip around for each new screen of names.

Alternate versions
Also available in a colorized version.

Connections
Featured in Anatomy of an Illness (1984)

Soundtracks
Merrily We Roll Along
(uncredited)
Traditional
A song loosely based on 'Good Night Ladies' (1847) by Edwin P. Christy
In the score during the opening credits

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Featured review

6/10

Not Their Worst, But Not Up To Par, Either

didn't think this was one of the Marx Brothes better films, but it wasn't their worst, either. One thing different: no harp playing from Harpo and no singing from Groucho. That's okay with me, anyway, since I watch these movies for the comedy, not the music. The only musical number was "Swing Long, Sweet Chariot" near the end of the movie.

There are some funny scenes in here, but not enough of them. Too much of the film takes place in one room. This is like a play and it begins to drag after an hour. Donald McBride, with his constant gruff voice and shouting, grates on you after awhile, too.

Lucille Ball is in here, and I always didn't recognize her. She looked very young (which she was!).

Overall, the film has entertainment value but, personally, I would rather watch the boys' others films.