Exhibit 23
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               Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Forms S-8 No. 33-63299, No. 33-55695 and No. 333-93345 and Form S-3 No.
333-67594) of The Marcus Corporation of our report, dated July 17, 2003, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of The Marcus Corporation
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended May 29, 2003.



                                   /s/ Ernst & Young LLP




Milwaukee, Wisconsin
August 25, 2003