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Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales: The Selected Writings of Groucho Marx (Paperback)

~ (Author), Robert Bader (Editor) "There is no denying the fact that I am getting old, particularly if you take a look at me..." (more)
Key Phrases: Marx Brothers, New York, Groucho Marx (more...)

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It makes sense that Groucho, master of the wise crack, a man who kept company with S.J. Perelman and George S. Kaufman, should be a wonderful author in his own right, but you won't know how wonderful unless you have this book. Its editor, Robert S. Bader, has collected the funniest essays, columns and letters that Groucho composed during his long career. Writing with a wit and love of non-sequitur that influenced the young Woody Allen, Groucho also displays real warmth of character in these short pieces, an abiding love of family and of living.

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"A Groucho discovery. . .A valuable and very funny compendium." -- Leonard Maltin, Entertainment Tonight

"You can never get too much Groucho, and this book heartily feeds that appetite." --Dick Cavett
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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Faber & Faber (September 26, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0571198988
ISBN-13: 978-0571198986
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #963,052 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Marx Brothers, New York, Groucho Marx, Animal Crackers, Uncle Julius, The Cocoanuts, Beverly Hills, Duck Soup, Governor Smith, Great Neck, Humor Risk, New Jersey, The Three Nightingales, Ann Sheridan, Bad Days Are Good Memories, Bing Crosby, Have Known, Jack Johnson, Kentucky Derby, Marxotov Cocktail, Norman Krasna, Pabst Blue Ribbon Town, Pekin Theater, Percy Hammond, Standing Room Only

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Memoirs of a Mangy Lover by Groucho Marx on 5 pages
GROUCHO LETTERS by GROUCHO MARX on 4 pages
The Groucho letters by Gaucho Marx on 4 pages
Why a Duck? by Richard Anobile in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Animal Crackers (French's Musical Library) by George S. Kaufman in Front Matter, page 37, and page 46

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not as funny as the Groucho Letters..., April 29, 2000

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A lot of the material in this book shows up in many of Groucho's other books, but the new material is very entertaining. Not quite as funny as the Groucho Letters, but a must for any Groucho fan...

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best of Groucho, literally!, October 10, 2000

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Though best known as a performer, Groucho Marx always cherished the opportunity to express himself in writing. Robert S. Bader has collected a large number of his short works -- some of them autobiographical, others comic essays and letters -- most of which have never been published before in book form. Unlike the recent collection "The Essential Groucho," by Stefan Kanfer, which contained excerpts from Marx Brothers plays, films, and television shows, all the pieces collected here were written by Groucho himself (or were they? Bader's long, well-written introduction discusses the contributions of Groucho's silent collaborator, Arthur Sheekman). Not every one is a gem, but on the whole the collection is delightful. A "must" addition to any Marx collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars groucho marx: and other short stories...., December 8, 1999

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One of the greatest books I've ever read on Groucho's written humor! Very complete! New info for old fans! I loved it! ....

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