The Marx Brothers
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Leonard, Adolph, Julius, Milton, Herbert Marx Five American brothers who appeared in vaudeville sketches, movies and television shows that influenced decades of creators. Born in Germany into a family of Jewish artists that immigrated to New York. Started in vaudeville and then moved to Broadway, live performances and movies. Especially famous were the three brothers: the cynic Groucho (Julius Henry Marx, (1890-1977) with his perpetual cigar, moustache and heavily drawn eyebrows; the dumb Harpo (Adolph Arthur Marx, 1888-1964) who played the harp; and Chico (Leonard Marx, 1887-1961) who spoke with an Italian accent and played the piano. Amongst their best loved films: Duck Soup (1933), A Night at the Opera (1935) and A Night in Casablanca (1946).
