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The World According to Groucho Marx

Author : David Brown
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Comedians
ISBN : 1854791303

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The World According to Groucho Marx by David Brown Pdf

Havingnbsp;amused and bemused millions across the globe, Groucho Marx hadnbsp;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, thisnbsp;account quotesnbsp;Marx's works,nbsp;providing a fascinating insight into this unique individual—arguably the 20th century's greatest comedian.

Groucho Marx

Author : Lee Siegel
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300216639

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Groucho Marx by Lee Siegel Pdf

Born Julius Marx in 1890, the brilliant comic actor who would later be known as Groucho was the most verbal of the famed comedy team, the Marx Brothers, his broad slapstick portrayals elevated by ingenious wordplay and double entendre. In his spirited biography of this beloved American iconoclast, Lee Siegel views the life of Groucho through the lens of his work on stage, screen, and television. The author uncovers the roots of the performer’s outrageous intellectual acuity and hilarious insolence toward convention and authority in Groucho’s early upbringing and Marx family dynamics. The first critical biography of Groucho Marx to approach his work analytically, this fascinating study draws unique connections between Groucho’s comedy and his life, concentrating primarily on the brothers’ classic films as a means of understanding and appreciating Julius the man. Unlike previous uncritical and mostly reverential biographies, Siegel’s “bio-commentary” makes a distinctive contribution to the field of Groucho studies by attempting to tell the story of his life in terms of his work, and vice versa.

Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales

Author : Robert S. Bader
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781557839220

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Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales

Author : Robert S. Bader
Publisher : Applause Theatre & Cinema
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781557839213

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Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales by Robert S. Bader Pdf

(Applause Books). Groucho Marx was a comic genius who starred on stage and in film, radio, and television. But he was also a gifted writer the author of a play, two screenplays, seven books, and over 100 articles and essays. This newly expanded collection presents the best of Groucho's short comic pieces, written over a period of more than fifty years between 1919 and 1973 for the New York Times , the New Yorker , the Saturday Evening Post , Variety , the Hollywood Reporter , and other newspapers and magazines. Here is the one and only Groucho on his family, his days in vaudeville, his career, World War II, taxes, and other topics from his love of a good cigar to his chronic insomnia, from "Why Harpo Doesn't Talk" to "The Truth About Captain Spalding." The familiar irreverence, wordplay, and a dash of self-deprecation bring Groucho's wisecracking voice to life in these pages, firmly establishing him as one of the world's great humorists. Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales (a title of Groucho's own choosing) is essential reading for Marx Brothers fans, and a hilarious and nostalgic trip through the twentieth century.

Groucho

Author : Stefan Kanfer
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001-05-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780375702075

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Groucho by Stefan Kanfer Pdf

This definitive biography of one of the world’s greatest comedians unflinchingly yet affectionately uncovers the man behind the cigar. Here is the amazing career of the man the world recognized as Groucho: the improbable disasters of the vaudeville years; the Marx Brothers, an act so funny W.C. Fields refused to follow it; the unprecedented Broadway success of The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers; the cinematic triumphs of Duck Soup and A Night at the Opera; and the marvelous come-back career as king of the game show hosts with You Bet Your Life. Here, too, is the man himself: a lonely middle child who aspired to be a doctor; a man who sabotaged three marriages; a father alternately indulgent and cruel. Intelligent and thorough, hilarious and sad, Groucho is a spectacular biography of the century’s most influential comedian.

Groucho and Me

Author : Groucho Marx
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781787206632

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Groucho and Me by Groucho Marx Pdf

The “Me” in the title is a comparatively unknown Marx named Julius (1895-1977), who, under the nom de plume of Groucho, enjoyed a sensational career on Broadway and in Hollywood with such comedy classics as Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, Duck Soup, A Night at the Opera, and A Day at the Races. His solo career included work as a film actor, television game show emcee, and author of The Groucho Letters, Memoirs of a Mangy Lover, and his classic autobiography, Groucho and Me. With impeccable timing, outrageous humor, irreverent wit, and a superb sense of the ridiculous, Groucho tells the saga of the Marx Brothers: the poverty of their childhood in New York’s Upper East Side; the crooked world of small-time vaudeville (where they learned to carry blackjacks); how a pretzel magnate and the graceless dancer of his dreams led to the Marx Brothers’ first Broadway hit, I’ll Say She Is!, how the stock market crash in 1929 proved a godsend for Groucho (even though he lost nearly a quarter of a million dollars); the adventures of the Marx Brothers in Hollywood, the making of their hilarious films, and Groucho’s triumphant television series, You Bet Your Life!. Here is the life and lunatic times of the great eccentric genius, Groucho, a.k.a. Julius Henry Marx. “The book is never less than readable and its glimpses of American show business at its least glamorous are simple, true and sometimes rather touching.”—Times Literary Supplement “My advice is to ration yourself to a chapter a night—it’s that delectable.”—Chicago Sunday Tribune

Groucho

Author : Arthur Marx,Robert Fisher
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0573670501

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Groucho by Arthur Marx,Robert Fisher Pdf

This inspired bio musical about The One and Only begins with Groucho as an old man doing his famous Carnegie Hall show. It then goes back to the beginnings of the Marx Brothers and their struggles to make it in vaudeville, their rise to stardom and their eventual break up. All classic Groucho songs are included. One actor plays Groucho, another plays Chico and Harpo, and one actress plays all the wives, girlfriends and Margaret Dumont. A hit in New York, across the U.S. and in London, this show will delight Marx Brothers fans and the as yet uninitiated.

The Groucho Letters

Author : Groucho Marx
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781416536031

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The Groucho Letters by Groucho Marx Pdf

Donated to the Library of Congress in the mid-1960s, Groucho Marx's correspondence was first crafted into this celebration of wit and wisdom in 1967. Reissued today with his original letters and humor intact, The Groucho Letters exposes one of the twentieth century's most beloved comedian's private insights into show biz, politics, business, and, of course, his illustrious personal life. Included are Marx's conversations with such noted personalities as E. B. White, Fred Allen, Goodman Ace, Nunnally Johnson, James Thurber, Booth Tarkington, Alistair Cooke, Harry Truman, Irving Berlin, and S. J. Perelman. To Confidential Magazine Gentlemen: If you continue to publish slanderous pieces about me, I shall feel compelled to cancel my subscription. Sincerely, Groucho Marx

Elementary, My Dear Groucho

Author : Ron Goulart
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999-11-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429924306

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Elementary, My Dear Groucho by Ron Goulart Pdf

When a body is found in Holmes's 221B Baker Street lodgings on the set at Mammoth Studios during the shooting of The Valley of Fear, Groucho Marx and his sidekick Frank Denby begin investigating, in Ron Goulart's hilarious mystery Elementary, My Dear Groucho. The victim is the German emigre director of the movie who was found in the great detective's favorite armchair, stabbed in the chest with Holmes's pearl-handled letter opener. There is another murder but it takes more than murder to stifle Groucho's quips or to quiet the laughter this surprising reincarnation inspires. "Chance meetings with celebrities and Groucho's constant wordplay keep the action light and snappy." - Publishers Weekly

Groucho Marx, Master Detective

Author : Ron Goulart
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250090874

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Groucho Marx, Master Detective by Ron Goulart Pdf

"Hilarious." - Kirkus Review In this inventive mystery set in Hollywood's golden era, Ron Goulart revives America's favorite cigar-wielding comic--Groucho Marx. Needing a project to occupy him between movie stints, Groucho agrees to act in a radio serial. But when a beautiful starlet is found dead before production even begins, Groucho is determined to find out who killed her.

Hello, I Must Be Going

Author : Charlotte Chandler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1114 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781471105852

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Hello, I Must Be Going by Charlotte Chandler Pdf

When Groucho Marx was well into his eighties, Charlotte Chandler approached him about writing a profile of him for a magazine. Groucho invited Charlotte to meet and that meeting grew into a friendship that lasted until Groucho's death in August 1977. Groucho was surrounded by a group of friends - some old timers like George Burns and Jack Benny - some younger comedians, like Woody Allen, who revered Groucho. Charlotte was present for most of these meetings and these conversations form the basis of HELLO, I MUST BE GOING. Some are hilarious, some are poignant, all of them are fascinating. If you ever wondered what it was like to spend some time with Groucho Marx, one of the wittiest men ever, this is your book.

100 Great Quotes by Groucho Marx

Author : Farhad Hemmatkhah Kalibar
Publisher : Sara Tabandeh
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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100 Great Quotes by Groucho Marx by Farhad Hemmatkhah Kalibar Pdf

Welcome to the "100 Great Quotes" series, a collection that celebrates the profound insights and timeless wisdom of some of the greatest minds in history. Each book in this series is a curated compilation of 100 remarkable quotes by a single individual, offering readers a glimpse into the depth of their thoughts and the enduring impact of their ideas. In a world filled with constant noise and rapid change, these books serve as a sanctuary of contemplation. Within these pages, you will find the distilled essence of the thinkers and visionaries who have shaped our understanding of the world. From philosophers and scientists to artists and leaders, each volume is a journey into the unique perspectives that have stood the test of time. Dive into the brilliance of minds that have left an indelible mark on human history. Whether you seek inspiration, reflection, or simply a moment of clarity, the "100 Great Quotes" series invites you to explore the profound and enduring truths encapsulated in the words of these extraordinary individuals.

That's Me, Groucho!

Author : Matthew Coniam
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476625973

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That's Me, Groucho! by Matthew Coniam Pdf

Groucho Marx's career as a solo performer began long before the Marx Brothers and lasted almost until the end of his life, with a series of controversial sold-out concerts in his eighties. In between came several films, numerous television and radio appearances, theater performances, dramatic acting and writing and his smash hit radio and TV quiz show You Bet Your Life (1947-1961). This first ever comprehensive study of his work without his famous brothers reveals a Groucho perhaps unfamiliar to the public. Driven to prove he was much more than just a comedian with a greasepaint (later real) mustache, Groucho always thought of himself as essentially a solo performer and strove for individual success in his professional life--and to balance (if not always successfully) his career with his family life. Many rare photographs are included, along with new and previously unpublished interviews.

The World According to Manager Mark

Author : Mark Jenkins
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781784188160

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The World According to Manager Mark by Mark Jenkins Pdf

Having driven into the sunset in the final episode of Channel 4's The Hotel, Mark Jenkins is back doing what he does best - entertaining the nation. His unique take on life, affable charm, and woefully naive exploits are all captured with great comedic effect in this, his first book. In The World According to Manager Mark you will discover just what makes this real-life Basil Fawlty tick. Containing Mark's opinions on everything from AGEING to YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS, from BUS LANES to VEGETARIANS, and featuring VOL-AU-VENTS, INFLATABLES and countless SAUSAGES, this book houses more entertainment than a hotel in peak season. Frank, forthcoming and downright funny, in this A-Z of Mark's world you'll find a manifesto for a life in which we discover the difference between naturists and naturalists, umbrellas are categorised as dangerous weapons and green food is banned. Whether you consider yourself rich, poor or normal, and whether you drink real champagne or 'nearly champagne', this book contains something for everyone. Even the Queen! What's more, you might learn a thing or two. UNBELIEVABLE!

Groucho Marx

Author : Peter Tyson
Publisher : Chelsea House
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0791023419

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Groucho Marx by Peter Tyson Pdf

Traces the life of Groucho Marx, and looks at his work in vaudeville, on Broadway, in motion pictures, and on television