- Paperback
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Non-Fiction; Reissue edition (Oct 1 1989)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0060972653
- ISBN-13: 978-0060972653
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,033,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Read what Groucho sued to stop publication of, Sep 14 2001
By C.H. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Marx Brothers Scrapbook (Paperback)
In his second book on the Marx Brothers (the first being 1971's "Why A Duck?") Richard J. Anobile conducted lengthy interviews with Groucho, Gummo, Zeppo, Harpo's widow Susan, and Jack Benny, among others. Most of the book is Groucho speaking, and his recollections are fascinating and brutally honest. Frequently the eighty-two-year old comedy giant lashes out at the twenty-six-year old Anobile: "Fifty years ago! How the hell am I supposed to remember what I did fifty years ago?" Gummo is pleasant and cooperative, more so than Zeppo, who was no doubt squirming about that card game that was getting away. Susan Marx is blunt about Groucho's caustic tongue and Chico's gambling. Groucho's four-letter words, which are in abundance, found their way into the final print and Groucho sued for $15,000,000.00 to stop publication. This was settled in Anobile's favor as Groucho signed all the releases. Steve Stoliar, a college student who worked for Groucho and helped get "Animal Crackers" re-released, says he doesn't doubt Groucho used that language, but never thought that Anobile would include it. Son Arthur Marx attributed it to his father's advanced age. This can't be recommended enough for Marx Brothers fans; it's a treasure trove of information, tidbits, and gossip.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marx Maddness!, May 30 2000
By Cody Carlson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Marx Brothers Scrapbook (Paperback)
The Marx Brothers were arguably the greatest comic act of the century and 'The Marx Brothers Scrapbook' brings the heart and soul of the great performers to life. With engaging interviews, hirlarous anecdotes, and moving glimpses into the brother's lives, this book is a must for any die-hard Marx fan. Especially remarkable is the look author Anibole gives us of Groucho in his latter years. Fantastic!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved it, Mar 21 1998
By thunt11111@aol.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Marx Brothers Scrapbook (Hardcover)
A book that displays Groucho as he was. If a true fan reads this, they should understand his unfortunate display of vulgarities related to the incedible childhood and subsequent amazing career paths of the brothers. In order to appreciate this book, you must read Harpo's account in "Harpo Speaks", as well as any thing by Adamson that you can.
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