# @americanfilminstitute on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRFbGcYFdid
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36986711-americanfilminstitute-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/75db132624.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-11-15T17:02:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Film Institute (@americanfilminstitute) — https://gondola.cc/americanfilminstitute

## Caption

🎬 90 years ago, the Marx Brothers redefined screen comedy with A NIGHT AT THE OPERA. In this AFI Archive clip from 1998, Mel Brooks shares why their comedy remains unmatched. 

Support the AFI Archive at AFI.com/donate. #AFIArchive #AFI100 #MovieAnniversary #FilmHistory #ANightAtTheOpera #MarxBrothers #MelBrooks

## Stats

- **Views:** 8,861
- **Likes:** 1,017
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- **Comments:** 17

## Tags

melbrooks, afi100, movieanniversary, afiarchive, marxbrothers, filmhistory, anightattheopera

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