To fans of comedy and cinema, Harpo Marx is immortal. This is his autobiography, a tale from the golden age of Variety, Broadway and the big screen. Harpo met everyone, from organized crime bosses to Edward VII, he modelled for Dali and appeared as a solo act for a Moscow audience.
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' Prescribed reading for any Marxist' -- Punch
'...when I began to write comedy, it was their influence that moulded my style. Sanith was out, logic was out, creative lunacy was in' -- Spike Milligan
'A wealth of good stories and practical jokes' -- New Statesman
'Whenever Mr Marx touches the keys of his typewriter or reminicses verbally, he stops becoming an actor and becomes an enviably competent, racy and descriptive reporter' -- The Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'...when I began to write comedy, it was their influence that moulded my style. Sanith was out, logic was out, creative lunacy was in' -- Spike Milligan
'A wealth of good stories and practical jokes' -- New Statesman
'Whenever Mr Marx touches the keys of his typewriter or reminicses verbally, he stops becoming an actor and becomes an enviably competent, racy and descriptive reporter' -- The Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By "buyer2001"
Format:Paperback
After having read Groucho and Me and enjoying it immensely, I approached Harpo's autobiography with somewhat lesser expectations. After all, he spent most of his life as a mute who loved to chase women. HOW FOOLISH I WAS! Not only does this autobigraphy detail of his fantastic life, but one gets the distinct impression that this man was the backbone of the Marx Bros, playing an irreplacable role in the genius trio. From reading this wonderful tale, it seems as though Harpo sought to lead a life full of fun and laughter. He accomplished this for the most part, and what's more he managed to bring laughter into many other peoples lives as well. For a man as compassionate and caring as Harpo, I think he would have seen this as his real achievement. This book is a tribute to a true legend of comedy; one of whom we shall never see the likes of again.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Tanya
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up a few years ago because I had been watching some of the classic Marx Bros films and wanted to know more about them. Little did I know what a love affair I was embarking on. This book is telling, funny, honest...I literally couldn't put it down. It made me cry and (more often) it made me laugh out loud - what more can you ask for? Harpo's vivid, wise and at the same time naive eye reveals the tale of his life in such a way that at the end I felt like I had just read the autobiography of an impish angel who had come to earth just to give it a whirl and maybe stir a few things up. Absolutely inspiring to the last, Harpo was not only incredibly funny, but also incredibly beautiful. Words really can't describe how I felt about this book. Read it and you'll know what I mean.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Harpo Speaks is an excellently written,easily read biography, which keeps you enthralled and eager to not put this book down. Each chapter is a short story in its own right giving a vivid look into the past, not just of harpo's life, but of family and friends and the social climate of that era. Reading this book gives you the awareness of actually how famous the Marx's had become through determination of there Mother Minnie who put her five sons on the stage sometimes with resentment. Unlike Groucho's book 'Groucho and me' this isn't afraid to name drop, listing some of the most famous names of the time, throughout the world who Harpo had met and had become close friends with. It give you an insight into the turn of the twentieth century in the poorer areas of New York and how you could survive earning very little, especially with Harpo's choice of lack of education. Wonderful stories of his childhood and his many jobs, that today you would be embarrassed to admit. Hope i haven't given anything away as this is a book you must read if you are a Marxist,(in the movie sense).
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My favourite book
Over the years I am often asked which book is my favourite ever and this one always comes out on top. I read had some of Groucho's and didn't expect too much from Harpo's book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Djoshi
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Harpo Speaks... And keeps you laughing from start to finish
Id never had expected the brother who never spoke a word on stage to have SO MUCH to talk about.
This book... Wow, I dont even know where to start. Read more
This book... Wow, I dont even know where to start. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Koopa90
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Marxist
As an avid, long-time Marx Brothers fan, I read this book many years ago, and would have re-read it many times since if I hadn't loaned it to a colleague who didn't return it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Phredd
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Harpo Speaks
Perhaps not quite as great as some reviews but I'm really enjoying Harpo's story. A must for any Marx Bros fan.
Published on 15 Jun 2010 by A. Felstead
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Silent Witless
A friend of mine was kind enough to buy me this book for Christmas and what a gift it is.
It's crammed to bursting point with amazing anecdotes, gags, stories and... Read more
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Published on 29 Jan 2010 by UncleDunc
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Harpo Speaks
I bought this book to replace the two copies that have disappeared as my older children have left home. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by F. Hudson
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Harpo Speaks..and when he does it's pure genius!
If you are interested in show business and like a funny, interesting, exciting, sad, and well written book, this one is for you. Read more
Published on 9 April 2008 by Meryl M. Heasman
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NOT SO DUMB AFTER ALL!
Groucho may get all the best lines, but now we know what an intelligent, caring and witty man Harpo really was. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by M. Drake
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Harpo Speaks - brilliantly!
I've watched the Marx bros. I've read the Marx bros, but for some reason I've only just got around to reading Harpo Speaks. Read more
Published on 12 May 2006 by Royale
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Utterly fascinating autobiography
Harpo's story, told in his own words, is absolutely enthralling. His account of his poverty-stricken childhood in 1890s New York is particularly fascinating, and a very timely... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2004 by L O'connor
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