Question 1

Why did Harpo Marx refuse to speak a single word in 'A Night in Casablanca' despite being offered $50,000?

Accepted Answer

Harpo declined the offer to say 'Murder!' because he had spent 25 years creating the illusion he couldn't talk, believing audiences wouldn't accept him speaking. He never spoke publicly until a concert one year before his death.

Question 2

How did The Marx Brothers finance and prepare for 'A Night in Casablanca'?

Accepted Answer

The Marx Brothers financed the film themselves under Loma Vista Films and did a pre-filming tour of scenes to sharpen the comedy, as they had with previous films like 'A Night at the Opera'.

Question 3

What subtle reference to 'Casablanca' (1942) was dubbed over in 'A Night in Casablanca' to avoid legal issues?

Accepted Answer

The prefect of police's line 'Round up the usual suspects' from 'Casablanca' was dubbed to 'Round up all likely suspects' to avoid legal problems with Warner Brothers, though his lips still form the original phrase.

Question 4

What was the original concept for 'A Night in Casablanca' before it became a more original story?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally intended as a direct spoof on 'Casablanca' (1942) but was changed to a more original story during development.

Question 5

What is the plot of 'A Night in Casablanca'?

Accepted Answer

The Marx Brothers work at a hotel in postwar Casablanca, where a Nazi ring tries to recover stolen treasure.

A Night in Casablanca

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