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Margaret Dumont (born Daisy Juliette Baker; October 20, 1882 – March 6, 1965) [1] [2] [a] was an American stage and film actress. She is best remembered as the comic foil to the Marx Brothers in seven of their films; Groucho Marx called her "practically the fifth Marx brother."
May 27, 2021 · Find out why the timing of her death was shocking and a bit heartbreaking. “If you read that in a story you wouldn't believe it.”. - Groucho Marx on the death of his costar Margaret Dumont ...
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Dec 1, 2012 · The Marx Brothers, 'A Night At the Opera', another fine moment with Groucho and Margaret Dumont (mrs.Claypool) remember that this picture is made in the earl...
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May 29, 2024 · How much did Margaret Dumont understand the jokes leveled at her by Groucho Marx? In seven movies as Groucho’s straight woman, the well-upholstered Dumont would stand at attention and have various reactions to Groucho’s fusillade of insults.
Jan 16, 2011 · Margaret Dumont in her last appearance, fittingly with Groucho. She appeared with Groucho when Groucho hosted "The Hollywood Palace". This was taped 1965-03-03 and Margaret died on 1965-03-06...
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Nov 25, 2022 · Paying great tribute to her ability to remain doggedly dignified no matter what they did to her, Groucho dubbed Margaret Dumont “the fifth Marx Brother.”
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Groucho simultaneously courted Dumont’s characters out of greed and opportunity and genuine attraction. The audience came to expect a romantic setup followed by a swift insult. From Duck Soup...
