A Night at the Opera (1935)
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Remade as
Brain Donors (1992)
Edited into
Apaga y vámonos: Episode #1.5 (2013)
(TV Episode)
actors heads are changed with politician heads
actors heads are changed with politician heads
References
The Cameraman (1928)
Stateroom sequence based on Buster in changing room---stateroom sequence probably choreographed by Keaton.
Stateroom sequence based on Buster in changing room---stateroom sequence probably choreographed by Keaton.
Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
Grand Hotel (1932)
When Driftwood tells Henderson, "I want to be alone," Groucho is imitating Greta Garbo's famous line from this film.
When Driftwood tells Henderson, "I want to be alone," Groucho is imitating Greta Garbo's famous line from this film.
Speak Easily (1932)
Harpo swinging on rope across stage a reference to Keaton in Speak Easily.
Harpo swinging on rope across stage a reference to Keaton in Speak Easily.
Referenced in
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935)
(Short)
Sorrowful Jones (1949)
on marquee as Sorrowful rides past the Gotham Theatre
on marquee as Sorrowful rides past the Gotham Theatre
99 River Street (1953)
on marquee of Gotham Theater (1567 Broadway at 47th St.) as Ernie is driving Pauline to work in his cab
on marquee of Gotham Theater (1567 Broadway at 47th St.) as Ernie is driving Pauline to work in his cab
You Bet Your Life: Episode #4.16 (1953)
(TV Episode)
Answer to quiz question.
Answer to quiz question.
You Bet Your Life: Episode #6.12 (1955)
(TV Episode)
Answer to quiz question.
Answer to quiz question.
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.
Car 54, Where Are You?: Toody & Muldoon Meet the Russians (1963)
(TV Episode)
Mistaking Groucho Marx for Karl Marx, Toody mentions some of his favorite movies.
Mistaking Groucho Marx for Karl Marx, Toody mentions some of his favorite movies.
The Monkees: The Monkee's Paw (1968)
(TV Episode)
Three of The Monkees dress up as The Marx Brothers, in their truncated form as a trio without Zeppo Marx.
Three of The Monkees dress up as The Marx Brothers, in their truncated form as a trio without Zeppo Marx.
The Projectionist (1970)
The Projectionist has a poster of this film in his apartment.
The Projectionist has a poster of this film in his apartment.
The Bob Newhart Show: Bum Voyage (1973)
(TV Episode)
Well wishers keep crowding into Bob and Emily's tiny oceanliner cabin, leading Howard to ask, "Has anyone here seen 'A Night at the Opera?'"
Well wishers keep crowding into Bob and Emily's tiny oceanliner cabin, leading Howard to ask, "Has anyone here seen 'A Night at the Opera?'"
Love and Death (1975)
The scene where Boris and Sonia meet Napoleon, with the bowing and the "It is a greater honour for me," exchange is a reference to when Groucho introduces Mrs Claypool to Gotlieb at the start of the film
The scene where Boris and Sonia meet Napoleon, with the bowing and the "It is a greater honour for me," exchange is a reference to when Groucho introduces Mrs Claypool to Gotlieb at the start of the film
Grey Gardens (1975)
Big Edie and one of the filmmakers mention the film.
Big Edie and one of the filmmakers mention the film.
M*A*S*H: Your Hit Parade (1978)
(TV Episode)
Hawkeye: (imitating Groucho) "Hello, Room Service? Send up a larger room."
Hawkeye: (imitating Groucho) "Hello, Room Service? Send up a larger room."
Are You Being Served?: A Bliss Girl (1978)
(TV Episode)
When Mrs. Slocombe is showing the fur coat to the lady customer, she says it's perfect for a night at the opera and Mr. Humphries remarks he remember Groucho Marx wearing it.
When Mrs. Slocombe is showing the fur coat to the lady customer, she says it's perfect for a night at the opera and Mr. Humphries remarks he remember Groucho Marx wearing it.
Never the Twain: A Night at the Opera (1981)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
At the Movies: Stinkers of 1982 (1983)
(TV Episode)
Roger Ebert alludes to the movie when he says that the ill-conceived opera pic, "Yes, Giorgio" (1982), needed one of the Marx Brothers.
Roger Ebert alludes to the movie when he says that the ill-conceived opera pic, "Yes, Giorgio" (1982), needed one of the Marx Brothers.
Comfort and Joy (1984)
Forsyth steals the "sanity clause" joke.
Forsyth steals the "sanity clause" joke.
El donante (1985)
The stateroom scene from this film is mentioned
The stateroom scene from this film is mentioned
Newhart: Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post (1987)
(TV Episode)
Stephanie misinterprets Michael's invitation.
Stephanie misinterprets Michael's invitation.
American Masters: The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table (1987)
(TV Episode)
George S. Kaufman's work on film is mentioned
George S. Kaufman's work on film is mentioned
The Real Ghostbusters: A Fright at the Opera (1987)
(TV Episode)
Title Reference
Title Reference
St. Elsewhere: Heart On (1987)
(TV Episode)
Dr. Craig tells Ehrlich and Jackie Wade that it won't be a day at the races or a night at the opera for Henry Spooner after the artificial heart is installed.
Dr. Craig tells Ehrlich and Jackie Wade that it won't be a day at the races or a night at the opera for Henry Spooner after the artificial heart is installed.
The Freshman (1990)
Night Court: A Night Court at the Opera (1990)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People (1991)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
Tom: "Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teenage Caveman (1991)
(TV Episode)
"...And two hard-boiled eggs." *Honk* "Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
"...And two hard-boiled eggs." *Honk* "Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1991)
(TV Episode)
Servo: Hooray for Sanity Claus.
Servo: Hooray for Sanity Claus.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (1992)
(TV Episode)
"And two hard-boiled eggs. Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
"And two hard-boiled eggs. Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
Aquesta nit o mai (1992)
An ad for this film can be seen in a theatre
An ad for this film can be seen in a theatre
Press Gang: Day Dreams (1992)
(TV Episode)
There is a poster for the film in the Junior Gazette offices.
There is a poster for the film in the Junior Gazette offices.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Being from Another Planet (1992)
(TV Episode)
Crow: "And get me two hard-boiled eggs. . . . Make that three hard-boiled eggs!"
Crow: "And get me two hard-boiled eggs. . . . Make that three hard-boiled eggs!"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: A Night at the Oprah (1992)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Mystery Science Theater 3000: I Accuse My Parents (1993)
(TV Episode)
Joel (as a loud buzzer sounds): "Oh, it's the three hard-boiled eggs we ordered."
Joel (as a loud buzzer sounds): "Oh, it's the three hard-boiled eggs we ordered."
Animaniacs: Distasterpiece Theatre/Hercule Yakko/Home on De-Nile/A Midsummer Night's Dream (1993)
(TV Episode)
Wakko opens a door on the boat and the Marx. Bros fall out of it, in reference to the scene from this film. Dot then says "They had to do the Night at the Opera bit"
Wakko opens a door on the boat and the Marx. Bros fall out of it, in reference to the scene from this film. Dot then says "They had to do the Night at the Opera bit"
Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some (1994)
(Video)
The ending of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" with Cyndi's father opening the door and everyone falling out is an homage to the stateroom scene
The ending of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" with Cyndi's father opening the door and everyone falling out is an homage to the stateroom scene
The Critic: A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera (1994)
(TV Episode)
Episode title is a reference to this and another Marx Brothers movie.
Episode title is a reference to this and another Marx Brothers movie.
All-American Girl: A Night at the Oprah (1995)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Century of Cinema: A Personal History of British Cinema by Stephen Frears (1995)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Stephen Frears.
Mentioned by Stephen Frears.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1996)
(TV Episode)
Crow: "Is my Aunt Minnie in there?"
Crow: "Is my Aunt Minnie in there?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Revenge of the Creature (1997)
(TV Episode)
Servo: "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you, Mrs. Claypool - I love you!"
Servo: "Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you, Mrs. Claypool - I love you!"
Seinfeld: The Pothole (1997)
(TV Episode)
The scene where the four main characters are in the janitors closet is an homage to this movie
The scene where the four main characters are in the janitors closet is an homage to this movie
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Blind Date (1997)
(TV Episode)
Caroline: "I don't hate opera... I love 'A Night at the Opera', I saw 'Phantom of the Opera'... and I watch a lot of 'Oprah'!"
Caroline: "I don't hate opera... I love 'A Night at the Opera', I saw 'Phantom of the Opera'... and I watch a lot of 'Oprah'!"
El crimen del cine Oriente (1997)
Poster seen at the movie theater
Poster seen at the movie theater
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hobgoblins (1998)
(TV Episode)
Tom (after a hobgoblin honks a horn): "Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
Tom (after a hobgoblin honks a horn): "Make that three hard-boiled eggs."
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Just Shoot Me!: A Night at the Plaza (2000)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
2001: A Space Travesty (2000)
Man dressed up like Groucho Marx at the Opera
Man dressed up like Groucho Marx at the Opera
Queer as Folk: The Ties That Bind (2001)
(TV Episode)
Ted and Melanie walk out of the cinema after watching the movie.
Ted and Melanie walk out of the cinema after watching the movie.
Dinner for Five: Episode #2.2 (2003)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Richard Lewis.
Title mentioned by Richard Lewis.
House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
That's So Raven: A Fight at the Opera (2003)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Star Trek: Enterprise: Similitude (2003)
(TV Episode)
Sim says the film will be shown that evening during the crew's movie night.
Sim says the film will be shown that evening during the crew's movie night.
Remarks on Marx (2004)
(Video)
Documentary about this film
Documentary about this film
Duck Dodgers: Of Course You Know, This Means War and Peace: Part 1 (2004)
(TV Episode)
The title references Groucho's line, "Of course, you know this means war!".
The title references Groucho's line, "Of course, you know this means war!".
The Devil's Rejects (2005)
Otis B. Driftwood was also Groucho Marx's character's name in A Night at the Opera
Otis B. Driftwood was also Groucho Marx's character's name in A Night at the Opera
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
(TV Movie)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Groucho (2007)
(Short)
The movie is mentioned by name.
The movie is mentioned by name.
The War: A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942 (2007)
(TV Episode)
Movie title is seen on a photo of a movie theater.
Movie title is seen on a photo of a movie theater.
NCIS: Heartland (2008)
(TV Episode)
Ducky: "You never heard of a night at the opera?" DiNozzo: "Sure! Groucho as Otis B. Driftwood, the Marx Brothers at their most hilarious. Love the part where they rip up the contract..." Ducky: "'That's no gooda for you, it's no gooda for me.'"
Ducky: "You never heard of a night at the opera?" DiNozzo: "Sure! Groucho as Otis B. Driftwood, the Marx Brothers at their most hilarious. Love the part where they rip up the contract..." Ducky: "'That's no gooda for you, it's no gooda for me.'"
Project Runway All Stars: A Night at the Opera (2012)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Groove High: A Fright at the Opera (2012)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Modern Family: A Slight at the Opera (2013)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Pretty Little Liars: Welcome to the Dollhouse (2015)
(TV Episode)
The prom theme is based on the movie.
The prom theme is based on the movie.
The Graham Norton Show: Tom Hanks/Peter Capaldi/David Walliams/Duran Duran (2015)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Peter Capaldi
Mentioned by Peter Capaldi
Mike & Mike: Episode dated 6 May 2016 (2016)
(TV Episode)
on Mike Greenberg's list of his favorite movies
on Mike Greenberg's list of his favorite movies
Younger: A Night at the Opera (2016)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Featured in
The Ed Sullivan Show: MGM's 30th Anniversary Tribute (1954)
(TV Episode)
A clip is included
A clip is included
Brother Can You Spare a Dime (1975)
archival footage
archival footage
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
featured in film
featured in film
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
(TV Movie)
Mrs. Claypool pages Otis B. Driftwood, and the crowded stateroom scene is shown.
Mrs. Claypool pages Otis B. Driftwood, and the crowded stateroom scene is shown.
Precious Images (1986)
(Short)
Classic Comedy Teams (1986)
(Video)
Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (1987)
(TV Mini-Series)
Histoire(s) du cinéma: Toutes les histoires (1989)
(TV Episode)
Footage of this movie is shown.
Footage of this movie is shown.
At the Movies: Hail, Hail, Black and White (1989)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown to demonstrate the benefits of filming in black and white
Clip shown to demonstrate the benefits of filming in black and white
MGM: When the Lion Roars: The Lion's Roar (1992)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993)
(TV Movie)
clip
clip
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
(TV Short)
100 Years of Comedy (1997)
(Video)
Clip shown.
Clip shown.
The Race to Save 100 Years (1997)
Clips shown
Clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000)
(TV Special)
A Night at the Opera is #12.
A Night at the Opera is #12.
Inside the Marx Brothers (2003)
(Video)
Clips shown
Clips shown
So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM (2004)
(TV Movie)
excerpt shown
excerpt shown
Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood (2005)
(TV Movie)
scenes shown
scenes shown
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
(TV Movie)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
(TV Movie)
A Night at the Opera is #85.
A Night at the Opera is #85.
Groucho (2007)
(Short)
Enrique and Groucho are watching the movie on television.
Enrique and Groucho are watching the movie on television.
TCM Guest Programmer: Jerry Stiller (2007)
(TV Episode)
One of the films selected by the co-host
One of the films selected by the co-host
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
(TV Special)
Shown during In Memoriam segment (Kitty Carlisle Hart)
Shown during In Memoriam segment (Kitty Carlisle Hart)
Edición Especial Coleccionista: Especial redoblajes (2011)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
Birth of Hollywood: Episode #1.3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Poster and clips shown
Poster and clips shown
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.19 (2011)
(TV Episode)
an audio clip is included as part of the clip from "Histoire(s) du cinéma"
an audio clip is included as part of the clip from "Histoire(s) du cinéma"
In Our Nature (2012)
Movie playing on TV
Movie playing on TV
Edición Especial Coleccionista: Especial Top Comedias (2012)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
Discovering Music: Queen (2013)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown
Clip shown
WatchMojo: Top 10 Comedy Movies: 1930s (2014)
(TV Episode)
A Night at the Opera gets an honorable mention.
A Night at the Opera gets an honorable mention.
TCM Guest Programmer: David Steinberg (2014)
(TV Episode)
One of the films selected by the co-host
One of the films selected by the co-host
Geno in the Evening: Marx Madness - A Celebration of the Marx Brothers (2016)
(TV Episode)
Trailer Shown
Trailer Shown
The Movies: The Golden Age (2019)
(TV Episode)
Scenes shown
Scenes shown
WatchMojo: The Best Comedy Movies of All Time from A to Z (2020)
(TV Episode)
A Night at the Opera is the best comedy movie starting with N.
A Night at the Opera is the best comedy movie starting with N.
Mastermind: Grand Final (2019)
(TV Episode)
Clip of the 'contract scene' is shown during the segment on the films of The Marx Brothers
Clip of the 'contract scene' is shown during the segment on the films of The Marx Brothers
Spoofed in
The Goodies: The Goodies and the Beanstalk (1973)
(TV Episode)
Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983)
(Video)
The ending when Cyndi's father opens the door and everyone falls out is an homage to the stateroom scene.
The ending when Cyndi's father opens the door and everyone falls out is an homage to the stateroom scene.
Brain Donors (1992)
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Odd Couples (2006)
(TV Episode)
The scene in "Suite Life" when everyone falls out of the closet is a lift from the scene in the stateroom in "A Night at the Opera"
The scene in "Suite Life" when everyone falls out of the closet is a lift from the scene in the stateroom in "A Night at the Opera"
Caption Fail Movies: Una noche en la ópera (2014)
(TV Episode)
scene recreated and spoofed with "caption fail".
scene recreated and spoofed with "caption fail".
