![]() ![]() If you’re a fan of classic cinema, vintage comedies, or the Marx Brothers themselves, then I think you’ll enjoy this DVD set. There another funny bit in a courtroom where Chico objects to anything and everything. There’s a funny scene where Groucho thinks he’s standing in front of a mirror, but it’s really his brother dressed as Groucho imitating his moves. Duck Soup, for example, features a number of memorable acts. That’s forgivable, though, if the gags are worth it. Like many movies from that era based around a comic act, the plot seems to be nothing more than a way to string a number of trademarked gags together. It’s a talent few comics seem to have today. He also managed to deliver his one-liners filled with sexual innuendo but without profanity. With his trademark moustache, eyebrows, and cigar, he delivers zingers to characters left and right in the films. Even if you haven’t seen his films you are probably familiar with his routine. Zeppo Marx is more the straight man of the group and seemed to have very little to do in the films. ![]() He reminds me of Epstein from Welcome Back Kotter. It’s even more so when he picks fights with people. He cuts hair, clothes, hats, or whatever. He does cute little antics here and there, but then he’ll pull out scissors and randomly cut things. He’s like a malicious mime / clown without makeup. I have to say that Harpo freaks me out a little. So with that, I dove straight into their movies. I’ve even seen Groucho Marx in You Bet Your Life, but that was the extent of my exposure to them. I’ve seen clips of them, parodies of them, and pictures of them, but I’ve never seen a Marx Brothers movie. ![]() Fields DVD set, I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen the Marx Brothers in a full length film. This essential DVD set features the legendary four Marx Brothers in five of their most acclaimed and best loved films – Duck Soup, Horse Feathers, Monkey Business, Animal Crackers and The Cocoanuts – the only five movies ever made with all four brothers together: Groucho, Chico, Harpo and Zeppo!” “Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the greatest comedy act in history with The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection. The following is the official description of the DVD: Today Show Interview with William Marx (1985) Today Show Interview with Groucho Marx (1963) Today Show Interview with Harpo Marx (1961) ![]()
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