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[@josephosheavideos3992]

This is one of the greatest scenes in American cinema, and a total contrast from the Marx Brothers' usual verbal or musical comedy.

[@linkbiff1054]

I hardly ever laugh at this scene. I am always in awe of the genius that this is.

[@cautionTosser]

i get that. the timing for those pauses... that's dedication. Must almost be like music in their heads. "1, 2, 3 up high 4 5 6 down low..."

[@premanadi]

@@cautionTosser It's filmed silently, so there is no doubt that the director was yelling out when to move...

[@cautionTosser]

@@premanadi They also did this bit many times live. What you might be forgetting is that by the time they did movies they had already been honing their act on stage for many years and could probably do that bit blindfolded. Don't kill the magic. :)

[@TheSeeker1960]

Probably did stuff like this as kids@@cautionTosser

[@premanadi]

Harpo is so adorable in this, especially when he breaks character. It's always a little strange to watch alone, since it's completely silent. It's meant to be seen in a cinema, surrounded by a crowd of people laughing hysterically.

[@Welcome2theLiliPad]

The Marx Bros were my absolute favorites. Thx for this nostalgic treat of a scene. It still makes me laugh just as hard as I did the first time I watched it.

[@michaelwilks6268]

The Marx brothers were the ultimate crazy always loved them 😜.

[@Barrheedyin]

My friend Chas remninded me of this clip recently, thought I would share the sheer joy of this mainly silent sketch with you all so please watch and enjoy.

[@SanDiegoCoR]

We did this recently at the American Humanist Conference as an ice-breaking exercise for children... as well as adults. Each partner took turns being the "leader", which the other tried to follow. It was fun, and I thought VERY effective at getting stuffy adults to laugh and play a little.

[@GwionB9]

1:35, so that's where Angus Young got that move ;D

[@Diegobentes]

And Bill Murray on Ghostbusters!

[@MrKersey]

And Chuck Berry

[@robertdunn9407]

A timeless classic

[@AgataAllison2025]

I love that whole film and this scene is increadible!

[@angelacamack1699]

Brilliant. I love all their movies, but "Duck Soup" is my favorite. It's so funny, but it shines a spotlight on how wasteful government can be and the futility of going to war just because you can.

[@JW-do2wc]

This is where the famous mirror scene became iconic.

[@rsrfm24]

No fooling me....it is a mirror! Comical genius! The Marx brother funny then now and tomorrow! :) :) :)

[@waynemarvin5661]

Boy, but you're sharp.

[@thewkovacs316]

Marx bros did not create this bit. They just perfected it. It works because the bros look so much alike and were able to mimic each others facial expressions

[@johnhickman2033]

The Pink Panther film with Peter Sellers and Robert Wagner copied this sequence in 1965 with the bear routine at the safe.

[@jamessmethurst3537]

Is this wonderful? Or just superb . thanks for downloading this. The only problem I have now is an aching side. I love the marx brothers.

[@DarkAngel1EVO]

Sesame Street did one like this. Maria was dressed up as Charlie Chaplin and she had suspicions about her reflection.

[@mohammedguketlov5619]

Who would give this a thumbs down really

[@andrewcollins4118]

Absolute genius

[@chittys]

pure class

[@hpa2005]

My only question is: how many takes were ruined by people laughing when they filmed this?

[@julietcunningham852]

Probably none, as it was silent.

[@feralbluee]

imagine the rehearsals on this? and a lot of counting. they were smiling a lot. maybe they did that so they wouldn’t break up laughing. :}

[@hpa2005]

@@feralbluee Agreed

[@premanadi]

@@feralbluee since it was filmed silently, I expect the director was simply telling them exactly when to move, etc. They were total pros and I doubt they would have had a problem breaking up.

[@stevel8862]

A teacher showed this in one of my college classes and I was the only one who found it funny... what's wrong with kids?

[@kisslordorochimaru]

Stephen Lindloff I love the Marx bros and I understand what you mean.I have friends who watch this and they don't even budge,no laughing,no smiling,nothing.I don't get it.I find them hilarious,especially Groucho and Harpo.I find in today's world anything with lots of sex mixed into it is classified as "funny" I rather sharp wit and jokes/comebacks that are ingeniously clever,like the Marx bros!

[@AntiqueAngel44]

Must have been too advanced for the other students.

[@pawelpap9]

Steve Lindloff What kind of school was that? How were you placed there?

[@EZRDEN]

Steve L I showed it to my class and they loved it. I wonder why yours didn’t.

[@iconoclast137]

it's not funny, it's amazing

[@lagofranco7197]

Incredibili!!!

[@TheodoreStanke]

but what happened to the broken glass?

[@elderrondyfleming6162]

Exactly!

[@4redniwediS]

The magic of movies!

[@julietcunningham852]

Realism, schmealism.

[@jerzyprzybicki6341]

Amazing....

[@schmoborama]

so awesome

[@teabukejlovic2265]

znaju oni i SRPSKI JEZIK 😜

[@amyclarke41]

Don't know these as much😯

[@christopherramon-reid2000]

Who is the “reflection”?

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Chico

[@christopherramon-reid2000]

Dr. Hugo G. Hackenbush THANKS 😃👍

[@somarriba333]

It's actually Harpo.

[@paulchapman8023]

The first reflection is Harpo; Chico comes in at the end.

[@wimweender1306]

😅😊❤

[@feralbluee]

they must’ve rehearsed this over and over - a lot of counting, too :) just choreographing the whole thing must have hilarious - try this. / how about this? / Hey, how long do you want to be? / as long as it takes! LOL

[@MichaelABruce-px7ey]

CLASSIC

[@joshuahoward6845]

I actually think the Lucy and Harpo version was better. It had tighter choreography. And was much funnier. But this is great, too

[@thomasspearance7176]

it still works...

[@billporter9494]

wow., last time I dae a good mirror skit was the old tom&jerry. cartoons from the 40's, if its done right it'll killya, and for the record, I think the family guy series stinks

[@abc-ng8vt]

🤣👍🤣

[@paulietteburnett7270]

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