Connections
References
Seven Years Bad Luck (1921)
the famous "mirror routine"
the famous "mirror routine"
Referenced in
Porky's Hare Hunt (1938)
(Short)
For the first time, Bugs Bunny quotes Groucho Marx's character by saying "Of course, you know, this means war!".
For the first time, Bugs Bunny quotes Groucho Marx's character by saying "Of course, you know, this means war!".
The Naughty Nineties (1945)
The mirror routine was famously used by the Marx Bros. in Duck Soup
The mirror routine was famously used by the Marx Bros. in Duck Soup
Bowery Bugs (1949)
(Short)
When Bugs askes Brody when he was born he says "I don't remenber I was pretty young back then" is the same answer and question from this movie.
When Bugs askes Brody when he was born he says "I don't remenber I was pretty young back then" is the same answer and question from this movie.
Long-Haired Hare (1949)
(Short)
Bugs' catchphrase "Of course you realize, this means war!" is taken from Duck Soup.
Bugs' catchphrase "Of course you realize, this means war!" is taken from Duck Soup.
Kiss Me Casanova (1949)
Bully for Bugs (1953)
(Short)
Bugs' catchphrase "Of course you realize, this means war!" is taken from Duck Soup.
Bugs' catchphrase "Of course you realize, this means war!" is taken from Duck Soup.
You Bet Your Life: Episode #4.20 (1954)
(TV Episode)
Groucho reminisces over five Marx Brothers films, which he said were produced by Jesse L. Lasky.
Groucho reminisces over five Marx Brothers films, which he said were produced by Jesse L. Lasky.
I Love Lucy: Lucy and Harpo Marx (1955)
(TV Episode)
Lucy and Harpo restage the "mirror scene" from Duck Soup.
Lucy and Harpo restage the "mirror scene" from Duck Soup.
Hollywood Hist-o-Rama: Marx Brothers (1962)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned as part of the Marx Brothers' filmography.
Mentioned as part of the Marx Brothers' filmography.
Scooby Doo, Where Are You!: Never Ape an Ape Man (1969)
(TV Episode)
phony-mirror gag
phony-mirror gag
Bananas (1971)
The Tony Hancock Special (1972)
(TV Movie)
Referenced by Hancock.
Referenced by Hancock.
M*A*S*H: The Longjohn Flap (1973)
(TV Episode)
Hawkeye implies that Henry's posture reminds him of Groucho Marx when he says that he loved Henry in Duck Soup.
Hawkeye implies that Henry's posture reminds him of Groucho Marx when he says that he loved Henry in Duck Soup.
The Way We Were (1973)
on a marquee
on a marquee
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat (1974)
During one of the animation sequences, the poster for the 1933 Marx Brothers film "Duck Soap" flies past the screen.
During one of the animation sequences, the poster for the 1933 Marx Brothers film "Duck Soap" flies past the screen.
All in the Family: Where's Archie? (1974)
(TV Episode)
One of the two films that Mike (dressed as Groucho) and Gloria (dressed as Harpo) were going out to see
One of the two films that Mike (dressed as Groucho) and Gloria (dressed as Harpo) were going out to see
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Playing glockenspiel on soldiers/knights helmets
Playing glockenspiel on soldiers/knights helmets
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
Identical gag where a radio is mistaken for a safe by a burglar
Identical gag where a radio is mistaken for a safe by a burglar
Jabberwocky (1977)
King Bruno the Questionable's herald refers to his king as "conqueror of Freedonia," a reference to the mythical country Groucho Marx ruled as Rufus T. Firefly in the film "Duck Soup."
King Bruno the Questionable's herald refers to his king as "conqueror of Freedonia," a reference to the mythical country Groucho Marx ruled as Rufus T. Firefly in the film "Duck Soup."
The Benny Hill Show: Friday Night Fever (1978)
(TV Episode)
During Benny's song "Go 'Round Again" (impersonating Bob Dylan), he sang at one point: "I tell you true, I could dance with you till the cows come home but then, I could dance with the cows".
During Benny's song "Go 'Round Again" (impersonating Bob Dylan), he sang at one point: "I tell you true, I could dance with you till the cows come home but then, I could dance with the cows".
The Benny Hill Show: Women's Lib Television (1980)
(TV Episode)
During the "Charlene's Angels" sketch, a variation of the "mirror routine" was performed by Benny and Pat Ashton.
During the "Charlene's Angels" sketch, a variation of the "mirror routine" was performed by Benny and Pat Ashton.
The King of Comedy (1982)
Otto - Der Film (1985)
Mirror Scene
Mirror Scene
An American Tail (1986)
Warren T. Rat says "Who are you gonna believe, me or your own eyes?", a direct quote from this movie
Warren T. Rat says "Who are you gonna believe, me or your own eyes?", a direct quote from this movie
Madrid (1987)
A poster of this film can be seen
A poster of this film can be seen
Tiny Toon Adventures: Hollywood Plucky (1990)
(TV Episode)
Plucky imitates Groucho Marx and asks someone if they'd like "duck soup."
Plucky imitates Groucho Marx and asks someone if they'd like "duck soup."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1990)
(TV Episode)
"Oh Professor Firefly"
"Oh Professor Firefly"
Tiny Toon Adventures: Inside Plucky Duck (1990)
(TV Episode)
Plucky's belt
Plucky's belt
Perfect Strangers: Duck Soup (1991)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Princess and the Cobbler (1993)
Shot of Tack and the Thief running down stairs is exactly the same as a shot of Harpo running down stairs in Duck Soup - frame-by-frame exact in movement, down to Tack sliding on the floor and jumping just like Harpo in that film.
Shot of Tack and the Thief running down stairs is exactly the same as a shot of Harpo running down stairs in Duck Soup - frame-by-frame exact in movement, down to Tack sliding on the floor and jumping just like Harpo in that film.
The Dark Half (1993)
mirror routine with a double
mirror routine with a double
Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (1993)
(TV Episode)
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Homicide: Life on the Street: Fits Like a Glove (1994)
(TV Episode)
Kay confuses the college SUNY Fredonia with Freedonia from Duck Soup
Kay confuses the college SUNY Fredonia with Freedonia from Duck Soup
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Racket Girls (1994)
(TV Episode)
Crow: "Ooh, Professor Firefly!"
Crow: "Ooh, Professor Firefly!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Night of the Blood Beast (1996)
(TV Episode)
In the non-Turkey Day version, the "Once Upon a Honeymoon" sketch includes the lyrics "...I'll line you up against the wall and POP goes the weasel!"
In the non-Turkey Day version, the "Once Upon a Honeymoon" sketch includes the lyrics "...I'll line you up against the wall and POP goes the weasel!"
Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
Red Dwarf: Duct Soup (1997)
(TV Episode)
Referenced in title
Referenced in title
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The She-Creature (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "Oh! Professor Firefly!"
Mike: "Oh! Professor Firefly!"
Wyrd Sisters (1997)
(TV Mini-Series)
A character imagines Groucho, who quotes the film accompanied by Chico and Harpo.
A character imagines Groucho, who quotes the film accompanied by Chico and Harpo.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Jack Frost (1997)
(TV Episode)
"Back into Harpo's chest."
"Back into Harpo's chest."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Werewolf (1998)
(TV Episode)
When a werewolf pounces on a girl, Mike says, "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you, I love you."
When a werewolf pounces on a girl, Mike says, "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you, I love you."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hobgoblins (1998)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you, I love you!"
Mike: "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you, I love you!"
She's All That (1999)
Mentioned in a "Jeopardy!" clue as Zeppo Marx's final film with the Marx brothers.
Mentioned in a "Jeopardy!" clue as Zeppo Marx's final film with the Marx brothers.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Blood Waters of Dr. Z (1999)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you? I love you!"
Mike: "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you? I love you!"
Family Guy: Da Boom (1999)
(TV Episode)
"I bet he's just using that as an excuse."
"I bet he's just using that as an excuse."
Thief II: The Metal Age (2000)
(Video Game)
Wind at My Back: The Shadow Boxer (2000)
(TV Episode)
Grace, Del and Jim each go see the movie which is playing at the local cinema.
Grace, Del and Jim each go see the movie which is playing at the local cinema.
Freaks and Geeks: Noshing and Moshing (2000)
(TV Episode)
Neal has a Duck Soup poster in his room
Neal has a Duck Soup poster in his room
Even Stevens: Duck Soup (2001)
(TV Episode)
Episode is named after this film
Episode is named after this film
EV Nova (2002)
(Video Game)
The West Wing: Enemies Foreign and Domestic (2002)
(TV Episode)
C.J. asks if Freedonia will be joining NATO.
C.J. asks if Freedonia will be joining NATO.
House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
Character names in this movie are derived directly from the "other title" movie.
Character names in this movie are derived directly from the "other title" movie.
Jonathan Creek: The Tailor's Dummy (2003)
(TV Episode)
The mirror trick is used in Jonathan Creek to conceal a secret about a killer
The mirror trick is used in Jonathan Creek to conceal a secret about a killer
Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
People Who Die Mysteriously in Their Sleep (2004)
(Video)
One of the phony credits is for Rufus T. Firefly.
One of the phony credits is for Rufus T. Firefly.
Brick (2005)
At the conclusion, as Brendan is recounting to Laura his knowledge of her involvement in Emily's death and the complexities which followed, he tells her "It's duck soup."
At the conclusion, as Brendan is recounting to Laura his knowledge of her involvement in Emily's death and the complexities which followed, he tells her "It's duck soup."
Film Geek (2005)
on shelf in video store
on shelf in video store
The West Wing: Freedonia (2005)
(TV Episode)
A character references "Freedonia" as an example of how ridiculous politics has become.
A character references "Freedonia" as an example of how ridiculous politics has become.
The Devil's Rejects (2005)
Rufus Firefly is the name of Groucho Marx's character in Duck Soup
Rufus Firefly is the name of Groucho Marx's character in Duck Soup
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006)
(TV Movie)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Gilmore Girls: Merry Fisticuffs (2006)
(TV Episode)
Logan tells Lucy that Rory and Marty used to hang out and watch the movie together all the time.
Logan tells Lucy that Rory and Marty used to hang out and watch the movie together all the time.
Doctor Who: The Shakespeare Code (2007)
(TV Episode)
The Doctor says that Martha comes from Freedonia, referencing the fictional country Groucho becomes the dictator of.
The Doctor says that Martha comes from Freedonia, referencing the fictional country Groucho becomes the dictator of.
1408 (2007)
the mirror scene
the mirror scene
An American Carol (2008)
Visual gag from musical number referenced (in Duck Soup, line of soldiers pass by, and Harpo cuts off plumes on hats with a big pair of scissors -- in Carol, Patton cuts off tassels of graduates in same manner)
Visual gag from musical number referenced (in Duck Soup, line of soldiers pass by, and Harpo cuts off plumes on hats with a big pair of scissors -- in Carol, Patton cuts off tassels of graduates in same manner)
Phineas and Ferb: Out of Toon/Hail Doofania (2008)
(TV Episode)
Dr. Doofenshmirtz's "Hail Doofania" song resembles the "Freedonia" theme from "Duck Soup."
Dr. Doofenshmirtz's "Hail Doofania" song resembles the "Freedonia" theme from "Duck Soup."
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 5 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Included in an $8,000 question
Included in an $8,000 question
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle (2009)
(TV Episode)
Bugs - "Of course you know, this means war, bitches!"
Bugs - "Of course you know, this means war, bitches!"
Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
(Video Game)
"He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot, but don't let that fool you, he really is an idiot," said by Joker about Batman, was originally a line from Duck Soup by Firefly (Groucho) about Chicolini (Chico).
"He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot, but don't let that fool you, he really is an idiot," said by Joker about Batman, was originally a line from Duck Soup by Firefly (Groucho) about Chicolini (Chico).
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.67 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $7,500 question
Subject of a $7,500 question
Tomorrow, Yesterday, and Today (2010)
(Video)
mentioned by Peter Bogdanovich
mentioned by Peter Bogdanovich
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.125 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $1,200 clue in the category "A Movie Before, Then Dinner After"
Subject of a $1,200 clue in the category "A Movie Before, Then Dinner After"
Adventure Time: Marceline's Closet (2011)
(TV Episode)
Finn and Jake reprise Groucho and Harpo's famous mirror gag from this film.
Finn and Jake reprise Groucho and Harpo's famous mirror gag from this film.
Jessie: Star Wars (2012)
(TV Episode)
Jordan's code name when he arrives at the Ross' apartment building is "Rufus T. Firefly."
Jordan's code name when he arrives at the Ross' apartment building is "Rufus T. Firefly."
Featured in
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
The scene where Woody Allen's character regains his "joi de vivre" watching a comedy.
The scene where Woody Allen's character regains his "joi de vivre" watching a comedy.
Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle (1993)
footage of this movie is shown.
footage of this movie is shown.
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
(TV Movie)
Veillées d'armes (1994)
Two Bits (1995)
100 Years of Comedy (1997)
(Video)
Clip shown.
Clip shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
(TV Special)
This film is #85 on the list.
This film is #85 on the list.
Patch Adams (1998)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000)
(TV Special)
This film is #5 on the list.
This film is #5 on the list.
Bless the Child (2000)
Just Shoot Me!: A Night at the Plaza (2000)
(TV Episode)
Jack watches it on TV; dialogue heard.
Jack watches it on TV; dialogue heard.
Gilmore Girls: Jews and Chinese Food (2005)
(TV Episode)
Rory and Marty watch the film.
Rory and Marty watch the film.
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006)
(TV Movie)
Is in poll, clips shown
Is in poll, clips shown
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006)
excerpt in movie
excerpt in movie
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
(TV Movie)
This film is #60 on the list.
This film is #60 on the list.
The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993)
(TV Movie)
The Movie Orgy (1968)
Several clips of the farmhouse battle
Several clips of the farmhouse battle
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.7 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jeff Greenfield shows a clip to illustrate the film's use of language
Jeff Greenfield shows a clip to illustrate the film's use of language
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.9 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Hello I Must Be Going (2012)
Excerpt watched on TV
Excerpt watched on TV
Spoofs
Three Little Pigs (1933)
(Short)
Spoofed in
The Curious Puppy (1939)
(Short)
Sleeper (1973)
Brain Donors (1992)
Animaniacs: King Yakko (1993)
(TV Episode)
Yakko's reign as king is based largely on Rufus T. Firefly in this movie.
Yakko's reign as king is based largely on Rufus T. Firefly in this movie.
Roseanne: Shower the People You Love with Stuff (1995)
(TV Episode)
In the end credits, where the two Beckys do the "mirror scene" spoofing Groucho and Harpo doing the same thing while dressed alike.
In the end credits, where the two Beckys do the "mirror scene" spoofing Groucho and Harpo doing the same thing while dressed alike.
The X-Files: Dreamland (1998)
(TV Episode)
mirror routine with Michael McKean & David Duchovny
mirror routine with Michael McKean & David Duchovny
Duck Dodgers in Attack of the Drones (2004)
(TV Short)
Family Guy: Road to Germany (2008)
(TV Episode)
Stewie and Hitler reenact the famous "mirror" scene.
Stewie and Hitler reenact the famous "mirror" scene.
The Simpsons: Donnie Fatso (2010)
(TV Episode)
Moe and a flying monkey from a stage production of 'The Wizard of Oz (1939)' -- which looks so much like Moe, he calls it a "chim-pan-me" spoof the famous mirror scene.
Moe and a flying monkey from a stage production of 'The Wizard of Oz (1939)' -- which looks so much like Moe, he calls it a "chim-pan-me" spoof the famous mirror scene.
