"Love Happy" is the last film to feature appearances from Groucho, Chico, and Harpo Marx, but it hardly stands as a Marx Brothers film. It was originally conceived as a vehicle for Harpo alone, and Groucho's contribution is basically tacked-on, a series of voice overs and a few isolated scenes. In earlier Marx Brothers films, the juvenile love interests had more going for them, but in "Love Happy" they come across as downbeat losers. The young lovers are trying to mount an off-Broadway play but don't have the money they need. But Harpo stumbles across the priceless diamond necklace that an exotic femme fatale has sought, and he gets caught up in the intrigue that follows.
The film was very cheaply made and it shows. There are a few signs of life but the brothers all look terribly over-the-hill and none of the other actors are suitable distractions. (Raymond Burr isn't bad as hired goon for the exotic broad) Except, of course, for the very young Marilyn Monroe who had little more than a cameo but lights up the screen for the little time she's involved. It's the only reason to really consider watching "Love Happy".
The film was very cheaply made and it shows. There are a few signs of life but the brothers all look terribly over-the-hill and none of the other actors are suitable distractions. (Raymond Burr isn't bad as hired goon for the exotic broad) Except, of course, for the very young Marilyn Monroe who had little more than a cameo but lights up the screen for the little time she's involved. It's the only reason to really consider watching "Love Happy".