Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The REAL Mrs Claypool

She came to life in 1935, appearing in the movie « A Night At The Opera». Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) is hired by Mrs Claypool (Margaret Dumont) to help her break into high society, but he instead alternately woos and insults her. By the way, this movie is probably the best Marx Brothers movie - ever. I know this, because I'm a fan - a real one. It was my father who introduced me to the Marx Brothers when I was fifteen years old. We would watch these movies during the late show on Friday nights. I soon discovered Groucho's unique sense of humor and I have never been the same since...

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