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A Night in Casablanca
A Night in Casablanca
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A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA

Directed by Archie Mayo
United States, 1946
Comedy

Synopsis

In post-war Casablanca, Ronald is hired to run a hotel whose previous managers have all been murdered. French soldier Pierre suspects the involvement of ex-Nazis, specifically the notorious Heinrich Stubel. Accused of collaborating with the enemy, Pierre will desperately attempt to clear his name.

Synopsis

In post-war Casablanca, Ronald is hired to run a hotel whose previous managers have all been murdered. French soldier Pierre suspects the involvement of ex-Nazis, specifically the notorious Heinrich Stubel. Accused of collaborating with the enemy, Pierre will desperately attempt to clear his name.

Our take

This late-period gem from the Marx Brothers sees them reuniting to parody a certain Warner Brothers classic (and to pay off Chico’s gambling debts) by running manic circles around the WWII suspense genre. Needless to say, gags and one-liners abound!