the Marx Brothers
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- a US comedy team of three brothers who made films full of crazy visual humour and quick, clever jokes. They were ‘Groucho’ (Julius) Marx (1890-1977), ‘Chico’ (Leonard) Marx (1886-1961) and ‘Harpo’ (Adolph) Marx (1888-1964). Their films included Duck Soup (1933) and A Day at the Races (1937). Groucho wore glasses and a large false moustache, walked in a funny way and smoked cigars. Chico played the piano, wore a pointed hat and spoke like an Italian-American. Harpo never spoke, played the harp and chased girls. Groucho later had his own comedy television quiz show, You Bet Your Life (1950-61).“Please accept my resignation. I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member.”