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He never "spoke" in the Marx Brother films but he did speak in one movie. It was called Too Many Kisses (1925). But, it was a silent movie. The audience saw him move his lips and then read the title card. According to Wikipedia, this is what is said about Harpo "speaking" in the Marx brother's movies: In the Marx Brothers' movie At the Circus (1939), however, Harpo speaks in a movie with the brothers in the scene in which he visits the room of Little Professor Atom (Jerry Maren), Harpo sneezes, clearly saying "At-choo!". In A Night in Casablanca, Harpo also "speaks" in the scene where he is taste-testing Groucho's food by acting like a seal and vocalizing seal sounds. It is also implied that Harpo is singing in the opening scene of Monkey Business (1931), where the four Marx Brothers, stowed away in barrels aboard a cruise liner, sing a four-part harmony of "Sweet Adeline."
No. He could and often did speak. According to Wikipedia: In fact, radio and TV news recordings of his voice can be found on the internet, documentaries, and on bonus materials of Marx Brothers DVDs. In relating one story to a reporter who interviwed him in the early 1930s, Harpo had a distinguished voice like a professional announcer, and like his brothers he had a New York accent his entire life (for example: "girls" he would pronounce "giles", turkey would be "tike-ee", etc). In private, Harpo actually had a much deeper and more resonant speaking voice than Groucho, which some suspect may be the real reason he was dissuaded from ever speaking in the act. For reference, his voice was fairly similar to Chico's, perhaps too similar, which would be another reason he developed his unique silent stage persona. It is also possible that his rich voice was completely at odds with his puckish character.
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Yes. Harpo Marx could speak, but after reading a review of one of his performances, written by a theater critic;
"Adolph Marx performed beautiful pantomime which was ruined whenever he spoke."
Harpo refrained from speech in later performances.
Yes, but Harp Marx was a softly spoken man. Since he didn't sound like the other brothers, they decided that in the act he would be silent.
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Who was the silent Marx brother?
Harpo Marx
Which comedian has curly blond hair?
Harpo Marx
What was the movie in which the main character did not speak during the entire film?
If we're talking characters who are human, "Silent Bob" is a character in Clerks I and Clerks II. He does not speak. Harpo Marx of the Marx Brothers never spoke on screen. If you were thinking of something else, let us know!!!
Did Harpo ever speak?
Harpo Marx only spoke once in a movie: in Too Many Kisseshe said "You sure you can't move?" However, Too Many Kissesis a silent film, so you can only see his lips move and read the title card.
What famous people played the harp?
David of the Old Testament might have, but according to Ellen Kuschner, nobody knows for sure the translation of the Hebrew word for his instrument. Also in modern times, Harpo Marx of the comedy team "The Marx Brothers." Although he was a comedian, he was a very accomplished harpist.
Who was the silent Marx brother?
Harpo Marx
Who is harpo marx's father?
Sam Marx was Harpo Marx's dad.
What is the birth name of Harpo Marx?
Harpo Marx's birth name is Adolph Marx.
What is Harpo Marx's birthday?
Harpo Marx was born on November 23, 1888.
When was Harpo Marx born?
Harpo Marx was born on November 23, 1888.
Who was the curly blond haired Marx brother who played a musical instrument?
Harpo Marx.
When did Harpo Marx die?
Harpo Marx died on September 28, 1964 at the age of 75.
Who is Marx's father?
Sam Marx was Harpo Marx's dad.
How tall is Harpo Marx?
Harpo Marx is 5' 5 1/2".
How old was Harpo Marx at death?
Harpo Marx died on September 28, 1964 at the age of 75.
What was the title of Harpo Marx's 1985 autobiography?
Harpo Speaks
How old was harpo marx when he died?
Harpo Marx was 75 years old when he died on September 28, 1964.
