A death certificate of the Borough of Manhattan reveals that he died, aged seven months, on 17 July 1886, of 'entero-colitis,' with 'asthenia' contributing, i.e. Even some members of the Marx family wondered if he was pure myth. The family lived in the then-poor Yorkville section of New York City's Upper East Side, between the Irish, German and Italian quarters.Ī sixth brother, Manfred ("Mannie"), was actually the first child of Samuel and Minnie, born in 1886, though an online family tree states that he was born in 1885: "Family lore told privately of the firstborn son, Manny, born in 1886 but surviving for only three months, and carried off by tuberculosis. Their mother, Minnie Schönberg, was from Dornum in East Frisia and their father, Simon Marx (whose name was changed to Samuel Marx, and who was nicknamed "Frenchy") was a native of Alsace and worked as a tailor. in New York City, the Marx Brothers were the sons of Jewish immigrants from Germany and France. Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for many newspapers and magazines, including Boomer. And while you’re at it, remember you can also enjoy “A Night at the Opera,” “A Day at the Races,” and even a “A Night in Casablanca” without ever leaving home.Ĭaption, above: The Marx Brothers: Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo in Monkey Business – Paramount Pictures With all past episodes archived on their website, the holiday season is a great time to check out the informative podcast fun. “I’m especially proud of the balance between the scholarly and the silly that we seem to maintain,” says Coniam, indicating the group’s Facebook membership is over 5,000. “While some may see them as idiots, my perception is that in their best films they are just on a different wavelength than everyone else.”Īs children, all three hosts of “The Marx Brothers Council Podcast” discovered the Marx Brothers for the first time, and they continue to share that enthusiasm with listeners. “I’m just going to say I love how smart they actually are,” observed Gassel. “Their motivation is joy,” added Noah Diamond, a writer and performer based in New York City (see “Yes, they’re anarchic comedians, but they’re not angry.”Įxplore more humorous history at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York “That kind of dexterous verbal humor, that’s very, very sophisticated yet shot through with a joyous foolishness.” “It’s low comedy for people with highbrow tastes,” claimed Coniam. So why their continuing appeal? It’s their absurd humor and dangerous manic energy, explains author Matthew Coniam from Bath, England, who published “The Annotated Marx Brothers” in 2015. While the brothers only appeared together in 13 movies from 1929 to 1949, dedicated fans throughout subsequent decades have helped maintain the comedy team’s popularity. “I am just a big fan who often tries to hide my lack of expertise by making smart-ass remarks,” said Bob Gassel (on Twitter a career video editor based in Fairfield, Conn., who is also tasked with recording, editing, and publishing the podcast. The hosts examine the films and lives of the Marx Brothers in astonishing academic detail but remain entertaining and amusing. Each is generally led by one of the hosts with the others chiming in as the trio deep-dive into one of the films or some aspect of the Marx canon often joined by special guests. The podcast is an offshoot of the Marx Brothers Council Facebook group, which evolved from Matthew Coniam’s blog, “The Marx Brothers Council of Great Britain” launched a dozen years ago, where Noah Diamond and Bob Gassel became regular contributors.
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It’s a tradition to welcome the New Year with some old-fashioned Hollywood madcap merriment by viewing several Marx Brothers films including, but not limited to, three of my favorites: “Duck Soup,” “Animal Crackers,” and “The Cocoanuts.” But wait, there’s more! The Marx Brothers Council podcastĪnd at some point this January, I’ll also enjoy the next episode of the “The Marx Brothers Council Podcast.” It’s a series of monthly podcasts co-hosted by three arts and entertainment veterans who are also noted authorities on the legendary 1930s/’40s movie comedy team of Groucho, Harpo, Chico and, in their five early films, Zeppo Marx. No, it’s not some strange private culinary ritual. It’s a personal resolution I observe every January: celebrating the New Year with duck soup, animal crackers and, of course, the cocoanuts. Nostalgia writer Nick Thomas of Tinseltown Talks introduces readers to “The Marx Brothers Council Podcast,” highlighting the old-time comic partnership that people either love or hate.
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