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Groucho: A Life in Revue (2001)

G Mar 13, 2001 1h 22m
75%
User Score
7.7/10

Oh, I know it's a penny here and a penny there, but look at me. I worked myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty.

Overview

Groucho: A Life In Revue highlights the legendary comedian’s life and amazing career. Written by the ultimate authority – Groucho’s son Arthur Marx – this comedy with music chronicles the unparalleled rags-to-riches story of America’s funniest entertainer. Groucho is portrayed by Frank Ferrante, whose more than 2,000 performances in this role have earned him critical acclaim worldwide. Groucho: A Life In Revue entertains as a comedy, a play and as a musical. With ten songs and musical underscore throughout, the score captures the comic genius and wildness of Groucho, the Marx Brothers and the times in which they lived.

Steven Moskovic
Director
Bob Fisher
Writer
Arthur Marx
Writer

Top Billed Cast

Frank Ferrante
Frank Ferrante

Groucho Marx
Roy Abramsohn
Roy Abramsohn

Harpo / Chico Marx
Marguerite Lowell
Marguerite Lowell

The Girls

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Groucho : A Life in Revue
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A review by tweissel
Written on March 6, 2013

Watching Frank Ferrante become Groucho Marx was an amazing experience, especially for old and crotchety Marx Bros. fans like I am. I was worried that he was going to come across with a stereotyped Groucho impression, the kind you might see Bugs Bunny do, or even Alan Alda's (or, rather, Hawkeye Pierce's) impersonation on M*A*S*H*. You know who they're parodying, but it's not really Groucho. Ferrante, however, captures so many of Groucho's mannerisms and speech habits, from subtle eye rolls to sly grins at the audience, that you soon forget you're watching an impersonation. It's a masterful performance....

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