Animal Crackers
1930, English. Directed by Victor Heerman.
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The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 278 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Victor HeermanDirector
- Groucho MarxCaptain Jeffrey T. Spaulding
- Harpo MarxThe Professor
- Chico MarxSignor Emanuel Ravelli
- Zeppo MarxHoratio Jamison
- Lillian RothArabella Rittenhouse
- Margaret DumontMrs. Rittenhouse
- Louis SorinRoscoe Chandler
- Hal ThompsonJohn Parker
- Margaret IrvingMrs. Whitehead
- Kathryn ReeceGrace Carpenter
- Robert GreigHives
- Edward MetcalfHennessey
Details
- Released
- 8 August 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Morrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman
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What Animal Crackers is based on
Animal Crackers is based on Animal Crackers, a 1928 dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work · 1928
Animal Crackers
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Animal Crackers: quick answers
Is Animal Crackers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 278 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Animal Crackers?
Animal Crackers runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Animal Crackers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Animal Crackers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Animal Crackers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Animal Crackers is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Animal Crackers on?
Animal Crackers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Animal Crackers?
If you liked Animal Crackers, try The Big Store, The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.
Who directed Animal Crackers?
Animal Crackers (1930) was directed by Victor Heerman and stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx.
What is Animal Crackers based on?
Animal Crackers is based on Animal Crackers, a 1928 dramatico-musical work.