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Harpo Marx

American actor

Also known as: Adolph Arthur Marx

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In Marx Brothers
October 11, 1961, Hollywood, California), Harpo (original name Adolph Marx, later Arthur Marx; b. November 23, 1888, New York City—d. September 28, 1964, Hollywood), Groucho (original name Julius Henry Marx; b. October 2, 1890, New York City—d. August 19, 1977, Los Angeles, California), Gummo (original name Milton Marx; b. October…
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“Duck Soup”

In Duck Soup
…the whim of Firefly, and Harpo played his characteristically silent sidekick.
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“Night at the Opera, A”

In A Night at the Opera
…and Lassaparri’s former dresser (Harpo Marx). During the trip they become entangled with the charming young opera singer Rosa (Kitty Carlisle). After the ship docks, further comic mishaps ensue as the men try to help the careers of Rosa and Baroni.
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