The Marx Brothers are remembered as being the kings of the vaudeville stage and the early motion-picture screen. They were an American family comedy act that took the world by storm in the early years of the 20th century and remained active – and not to mention incredibly popular – until 1949. Critics, scholars, and fans of the genre largely consider the Marx Brothers to be among the most influential and greatest comedians of their time.
They got their start in vaudeville but quickly transitioned into performing on Broadway and in motion pictures. To this day, the Marx brothers are considered to be some of the most groundbreaking and iconic comics in the history of show business.
The Marx Brothers are almost always referred to by their stage names; Harpo, Chico, Gummo, Zeppo, and Groucho. There was also a sixth brother named Manfred. In fact, he was the firstborn, but sadly he died in infancy.
Brothers Chico, Harpo, and Groucho made up the core of the act. Each of these characters developed an incredibly distinct stage persona. After the comedy group disbanded in 1950, Groucho Marx went on to enjoy a highly successful second career on TV, while Chico and Harpo appeared less prominently. The younger two Marx brothers, Gummo and Zeppo, never fleshed out their stage personas to nearly the same extent as the other three. Instead of keeping their acting careers going, they went on to pursue successful business careers.
Join us as we remember the many contributions that these legendary comedy stars made on the entertainment industry. Facts Verse Presents; How Each of the Marx Brothers Died.
How Each of the Marx Brothers Died
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