Was There Anyone Funnier Than Groucho Marx?
Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx was an American comedian and film star. He is famed as a master of wit. He made fifteen feature films with his siblings, the Marx Brothers, and also had a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television game show You Bet Your Life. He had a distinctive image, which included a heavy greasepaint moustache and eyebrows and glasses. Many Groucho-like characters and Groucho references have appeared in popular culture, some long after his death and even aimed at audiences who would never have seen a Marx Brothers movie, providing a testament to the character’s lasting appeal. Groucho’s glasses, nose, and moustache have become icons of comedy-to this day, glasses with fake noses and moustaches (referred to as “Groucho glasses,” “nose-glasses,” and other names) resembling Groucho are still sold by novelty and costume shops. Actor Frank Ferrante has performed as Groucho Marx for several years under rights granted by the Marx family in a o
