Love in Preserve: A gem of classic humor
Synopsis:
"Canned Love" is a 1949 American comedy film directed by David Miller and starring the iconic Marx Brothers. The plot follows the misadventures of brothers Groucho, Chico and Harpo Marx as they become involved in a series of comical entanglements, including a beauty pageant where they cross paths with a young, aspiring actress named Marilyn Monroe, in one of her first film roles.
Highlights:
- The Marx Brothers: The Movie is a showcase of the comic trio's signature absurd, visual-gag-filled humor. Groucho with his witty dialogue, Chico with his piano and exaggerated Italian accent, and Harpo with his mime and his inseparable horn, are the undisputed protagonists of the story.
- Marilyn Monroe: In one of her first film roles, Marilyn Monroe plays an aspiring actress who participates in a beauty pageant. Her beauty and charisma are already noticeable at this early stage of her career.
- Absurd and visual humor: The film is full of visual gags, comic situations and witty dialogue that have made the Marx Brothers a legend of comedy cinema.
- Music and Songs: The original soundtrack, composed by Anne Ronell, includes several songs that have become classics of comedy films.