The Big Store

When the owner of a department store is murdered, private detective Mackly (Groucho Marx) is hired by the heiress to investigate. Along with his equally quirky assistants (Chico and Harpo Marx), they pose as employees to uncover the truth. The Marx Brothers navigate the chaos of the store, engaging in elaborate gags and musical numbers while attempting to solve the crime.

The Big Store is generally considered a lesser entry in the Marx Brothers' filmography, often seen as a typical musical comedy of its era with the Marx Brothers' signature anarchic humor shoehorned in. While it features some classic Marx Brothers routines and musical numbers, it lacks the tighter plotting and sustained comedic brilliance of their earlier MGM films.

• Features some classic Marx Brothers antics and musical numbers.
• Considered a weaker film compared to their earlier, more iconic works.
• The plot is somewhat thin, serving mainly as a vehicle for gags.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the film offers enjoyable Marx Brothers comedy and musical segments, it doesn't reach the heights of their best work. Some find it entertaining, while others note its dated aspects and less cohesive narrative.

The film features an elaborate sequence where Harpo Marx plays a harp made of ice.