A Night in Casablanca

A Night in Casablanca

Year: 1946

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Archie Mayo

ComedyCrude humor and satireGags jokes and slapstick humorCatchy songs and hilarious musical comedyAmusing jokes and witty satire

In post‑World War II Casablanca, the Marx Brothers find themselves working at a bustling hotel. Amid the comedic chaos, they uncover a Nazi plot to retrieve a hidden cache of stolen treasure, leading to a series of slap‑slap‑stick mishaps, mistaken identities, and rapid‑fire wordplay that fuels the film’s endless laughs.

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1

Heinrich Stubel's Murders at Hotel Casablanca

Shortly after World War II, Heinrich Stubel, an escaped Nazi war criminal, begins murdering three managers of the Hotel Casablanca to hide his identity and maintain control of stolen art treasures hidden within the hotel. His disguises himself as Count Pfefferman to deceive others and carry out his deadly plans. These murders establish his ruthless efforts to reclaim his stolen wealth without detection.

Hotel Casablanca
2

Introduction of Ronald Kornblow

Ronald Kornblow, a former motel proprietor, is unexpectedly hired as the new manager of Hotel Casablanca. Unaware of the hotel's dark history and Stubel's motives, Kornblow takes charge with limited knowledge and confidence. His arrival signifies a new chapter for the hotel amidst mounting danger.

Hotel Casablanca
3

Corbaccio's Appointment as Bodyguard

Corbaccio, owner of the Yellow Camel company, appoints himself as Kornblow’s bodyguard to protect him from potential threats. He is aided by Stubel's loyal valet Rusty, who secretly supports Stubel’s plans and complicates the safety of those involved in the hotel.

Hotel Casablanca
4

Stubel’s Espionage and Cupid Work

Stubel attempts to eliminate Kornblow by using Beatrice Reiner, a captivating woman sent to seduce the naive hotel manager. This romantic ploy is part of Stubel’s broader strategy to manipulate the hotel’s staff and exterminate those who threaten his secret.

Hotel Casablanca
5

Rusty's Bet and Hotel’s Financial Threat

Rusty makes a daring roulette bet with three 5s in a row, risking the hotel’s finances. Rusty wins, which Stubel exploits to persuade the governor and police to arrest Kornblow, Corbaccio, and Rusty on charges of conspiracy, which temporarily takes them out of action.

Casino or Hotel Casablanca
6

Stubel's Appointment as Hotel Manager

After the arrests, Stubel is appointed as the new hotel manager, gaining control over Hotel Casablanca. His rise to power signals the intensification of his plans to recover the stolen art treasures hidden within the hotel’s premises.

Hotel Casablanca
7

Prison Break and Revelation of Treasure

Kornblow, Corbaccio, Rusty, and hotel secretary Annette manage to break out of prison. Rusty reveals that he previously found the hidden treasure, prompting the group to unite in a concerted effort to intercept Stubel before he escapes with the loot.

Prison, Hotel Casablanca
8

Infiltration and Frustration of Stubel

Kornblow, Corbaccio, Rusty, and Beatrice hatch a plan to break into Stubel’s room. They carefully sneak through suitcases, closets, and hiding spots, ultimately driving Stubel mad with their intrusion. This chaos hampers his escape attempt at the hotel.

Stubel’s hotel room
9

Stubel’s Attempt to Escape

Stubel flees the hotel in a plane with the stolen treasure, aiming to escape justice. His plan begins to unravel as the hotel guests and allies pursue him, determined to prevent him from getting away with the loot.

Hotel Casablanca, Airfield
10

Crash at the Police Station

Kornblow, Corbaccio, Rusty, and Beatrice chase Stubel to the airfield. They crash Stubel’s plane into a police station, effectively stopping his escape and exposing him as a notorious escaped Nazi to law enforcement officials.

Police station and airfield
11

Stubel’s Exposure and Final Defeat

Stubel is finally exposed as an escaped Nazi criminal thanks to the crash. The combined efforts of Kornblow and his allies prevent him from escaping with the stolen artifacts, bringing his reign of terror at the hotel to an end.

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