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Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

COMEDIAN Oct 2, 1890 - Aug 19, 1977

Groucho Marx, a writer, comedian and film actor best known as the wisecracking leader of the Marx Brothers, made 13 iconic films with his brothers between 1929 and 1950.

AMERICAN MASTERS FILMS

The Incomparable Mr. Buckley (Apr 2024)Directed by Robert S. Bader

Groucho & Cavett (Dec 2022)Directed by Robert S. Bader

Written Features

Groucho & Cavett
Groucho Marx jokes can show us how comedy has evolved
Groucho & Cavett
How The Marx Brothers got famous in Hollywood
Groucho & Cavett
My Uncle Groucho: Memories of a Marx child
Groucho & Cavett
10 Groucho Marx jokes to make you laugh
Groucho & Cavett
Where to start with Groucho Marx (and why you should)
Groucho & Cavett
Dick Cavett writes about his friendship with Groucho Marx
Groucho & Cavett
Groucho Marx and Dick Cavett career timeline

Video Features

The Incomparable Mr. Buckley -- 5 Firing Line moments that are still relevant today CLIP: 15:34
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
5 Firing Line moments that are still relevant today
This Firing Line compliation shows Buckley in conversation with five of his most memorable guests.
Groucho & Cavett -- Dick Cavett's early days of standup comedy CLIP: 8:17
Groucho & Cavett
Dick Cavett's early days of standup comedy
Dick Cavett reflects on his early days of standup and the lessons he learned.
Groucho & Cavett -- What made Groucho Marx a great writer CLIP: 3:07
Groucho & Cavett
What made Groucho Marx a great writer
Groucho Marx was a prolific writer with "a genuine intellect."
Groucho & Cavett -- When Groucho Marx hosted "The Tonight Show" CLIP: 2:09
Groucho & Cavett
When Groucho Marx hosted "The Tonight Show"
Groucho Marx was a guest host on "The Tonight Show."
Groucho & Cavett -- Groucho Marx roasts Dick Cavett CLIP: 2:01
Groucho & Cavett
Groucho Marx roasts Dick Cavett
One of Groucho's best nights on "The Dick Cavett Show."
Groucho Marx and Dick Cavett WATCH: 1:21:59
Groucho & Cavett
Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.