Having amused and bemused millions across the globe, Groucho Marx had a hilarious opinion on every subject and a radical riposte for every occasion. This biography covers such subjects as his childhood and family, women and love, marriage and divorce, and politics and wealth. Born in New York in 1890 to a French mother and German father, Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx began his stage career at 15, and after many disappointments and much perseverance, he enjoyed his first success alongside his brothers in a Broadway show in 1924. More successful stage shows followed until his clever word-play and unique wit began to spread to a much wider audience through his many films, books, and radio shows. Entertaining and informative, this account quotes Marx's works, providing a fascinating insight into this unique individual—arguably the 20th century's greatest comedian.
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Part of 'The World According to..' series. An informative biography, which features extracts and quotes from his works. Provides a fascinating insight into this unique individual.
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David Brown is a freelance writer and researcher. He has produced several humorous collections for Michael O'Mara books, including The Little Englander's Handbook.
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Light reading and very enjoyable. Groucho had an extremely interesting life and I enjoyed reading about it. Humorous, entertaining, and informative.
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On stage and on film Groucho always appeared to be the more senior of the Marx Brothers, and one could easily be forgiven for thinking that he was also the eldest. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Margaret Dumont, Groucho Marx, Animal Crackers, Los Angeles, The Cocoanuts, The Four Nightingales, Woody Allen, Beverly Hills, Duck Soup, Minnie Marx, Carnegie Hall, Erin Fleming, Gus Edwards, Irving Thalberg, Samuel Marx, Adolph Zucker, Horse Feathers, Long Island, Love Happy, Monkey Business, Robin Larong, Ruth Johnson, Time For Elizabeth New!
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On stage and on film Groucho always appeared to be the more senior of the Marx Brothers, and one could easily be forgiven for thinking that he was also the eldest. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Margaret Dumont, Groucho Marx, Animal Crackers, Los Angeles, The Cocoanuts, The Four Nightingales, Woody Allen, Beverly Hills, Duck Soup, Minnie Marx, Carnegie Hall, Erin Fleming, Gus Edwards, Irving Thalberg, Samuel Marx, Adolph Zucker, Horse Feathers, Long Island, Love Happy, Monkey Business, Robin Larong, Ruth Johnson, Time For Elizabeth New!
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- Animal Crackers (Marx Brothers) on page 50, and Back Matter
- Animal crackers (French's Musical Library) by George S. Kaufman on page 50, and Back Matter
- Home Again (Harlequin Superromance No. 561) by Janice Kay Johnson on page 46, and page 88
- San Antonio by Nancy Haston Foster on page 31
- Bet Your Life (Spyboy, Book 3) by Peter David on page 67
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