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Jan 02, 1982
94 min
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The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)

A fascinating look at the most beloved comedy team in motion picture history. Exclusive interviews with those closest to the brothers supplement this collection of highlights from their film, theater, and television appearances and offer a compelling look at their lives both on and off-screen.

Category

Documentary Comedy

Country

United States of America

Companies

Whyaduck Productions Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

Gene Kelly

Self - Narrator (voice)

Groucho Marx

(archive footage)

Chico Marx

(archive footage)

Harpo Marx

(archive footage)

Margaret Dumont

(archive footage)

Woody Allen

Self

Irving Brecher

Self

Dick Cavett

Self

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