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Groucho: A Life in Revue

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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.

Status: Released

Released Date: 2001-03-13

Runtime: 82 mins

Director: Steven Moskovic

Writer: Bob Fisher, Arthur Marx

Spoken language: English

Genres: Comedy, TV Movie

Original title: Groucho: A Life in Revue

Production Companies: Comedia Creative Group, New Jersey Network (NJN), White Whale Production

Production Countries: United States of America

Cast

Groucho Marx

Frank Ferrante

Harpo / Chico Marx

Roy Abramsohn

The Girls

Marguerite Lowell

Reviews

tweissel

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.

2013-03-06

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