1996 I dressed up as Harpo for a Halloween party. I didn’t speak to anyone the whole night, did the leg trick , blew the horn. It was amazing how my friends and everyone at the party just got used to it as the night went on. My girlfriend at the time wasn’t thrilled.
I plan on getting it soon. I just ordered from Ebay Maxine Marx's book about her father, Chico. I also found at the Half Price bookstore "Why A Duck?" Harpo Speaks is next on my list. ETA: Nope, got "The Marx Bros. Scrapbook" first. Winner, winner!
I'm reading Harpo Speak now, and I am glad to see the "knives in the sleeve" routine in this collection. It's amazing that he was doing that routine in Moscow in 1933. What a chap, and what a life.
Harpo is my favorite comedian! He never fails to make me laugh. The day after my father died a friend sent me this clip and it made me laugh.. God bless Harpo
I wonder when these women auditioned for a part in a Marx Brothers movie, they were asked "How fast can you run in heels?" Margret Dumont was always perfect in her roles. Truly classic comedy
There has been actors portray Laurel and Hardy, the Three Stooges, and even Martin and Lewis, Abbott and Costello, among many many others. But they’ve never made a movie portraying the Marx Brothers. Why? In a word, IMPOSSIBLE!!!!
There's a scene where two gangsters are playing cards. One shuffles the deck, plops it down on the table and says "cut the cards". Harpo pulls a hatchet out of his pocket and chops the deck in half. Cards fly everywhere! Hilarious!
Jonny O.P. Yeah, it was great! But seriously, you know what’s really asinine? Looking for comedy videos so you can toss soggy turds on everyone’s fun. This falls under the “if you don’t like this kind of video, why don’t you go find one you do?” argument.
twicebitten thasme Oh, I dunno. It doesn’t take a lot of brains to laugh at Harpo. The tiniest kids can laugh at him. So I’d say anyone who doesn’t just has a stick up their butt!
The hand slap, to apologetically kissing the hand, to trying to snap her forearm against his shin, & the demented rage-gookie afterwards are brilliant. And this scene was frequently brought to mind whenever I'd see one specific kid at the family reunions. It's less adorable when it's real. 😐
I have started doing that leg routine on my wife. She falls for it usually if I catch off guard (she thinks I am handing her something) Has same response as the ladies in the film. So far, we are still married.
i did it to a friend of a friend when he went to shake my hand, and he was mortified, thought i was coming on to him, i had to explain from where it was from, which ruined the fun. I am going to try pranking someone really seriously business like in the future with it
A true “professor”! The Marx bothers at their best.....Chico & Harpo a double act alone....Groucho too even alone....but all three together are magical mayhem!!! :) :) :)
dont forget Margaret Dumont. She was Groucho's straight man and a critical part of the madness. She later said one thing that made them so funny was that she never really got the jokes so her look of perplexity was real. add in Zeppo as Jammison taking a letter to Hunadunna and it gets even better.
LMAO, this is hilarious! I'm playing Banjo in my college's production "The Man Who Came to Dinner", and my director said to study Harpo Marx to get an idea for the 'leg-in-hand' bit. Also, that silverware bit had me in tears! :')
Nice! If you're at all interested, I'd highly recommend his biography, "Harpo Speaks!". Some great stuff in there, including when he went to perform in Russia and was being grilled by the border guards who had become suspicious of him. When they searched his trunk, they removed "four hundred knives, two revolvers, three stilettos, half a dozen bottles marked POISON, and a collection of red wigs and false beards, mustaches and hands".
I just watched the restored version of this scene on the blu-ray and it has a hilarious censored shot restored of Harpo pulling off Mrs. Whitehead’s blouse by his teeth.
I was watching Duck Soup on Netflix earlier, and I found myself laughing my ass off... Why didn't anyone ever tell me about these awesome comedies from days forgotten?
I found myself absolutely in love with Arrabella's character (Played by Lilian Roth) who played the daughter of Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont). She (Arrabella) even had a singing part, a duet with her boyfriend Johnny Parker. It went something like; 'Tell me, dear, why am I so romantic...When you're near, why am I so romantic? What a grand feeling, when your lips meet mine...That certain something comes reeling, up and down my spine.' Something like that. It was cute and the two of them looked cute together. This is my favorite Marx Brothers movie. My favorite part was when Harpo and Chico were trying to expose Rosco Chandler as Abe Kibibel. (He's A-be, the fish man, A-be, the fish man...) Groucho as Capt. Spalding, the hunter who returned from Africa, told some fanciful tales about shooting an elephant in his pajamas (How he got into my pajamas, I have no idea) And bagging (Bagging sounds like begging) six tigers to go away because they were the most persistent tigers he ever came across. While there they also took some pictures of the Native girls, but they weren't developed, but they're going back... [Mrs Rittenhouse interjects] Lovely speech, Captain, thank you. Rosco Chandler then shouts 'Three cheers for Captain Spalding' and Harpo returns with three chairs :P The humor in Marx Brother movies wasn't always obvious. Sometimes you had to think a while and be familiar with pop culture references that were relevant at the time and I admire all their movies specifically FOR that. If you watch their material enough, it's like all four and everyone with screen credit are still here. Time capsules...That's what they are. Thanks for reading =)
I've realized that Harpo's leg trick, and some of his other mannerisms, are very puppy-like. Some dogs will put their paws up when they want attention and then rest one leg on the human's hand. I wonder if he was inspired by animals?
I'm not claiming I've seen their movies more times than anyone, but I do know their films very well. A few weeks ago I watched Animal Crackers in the bluray edition (released 2016) and I was jarred to hear Groucho sing "I think I'll make her", meaning I will try go go to bed with Margaret Dumont. How could I be surprised to hear that? Simple; the accompany material in the bluray set says this print is from England, where that line was not censored as it was in America.
Harpo my boy i love him my favorite maybe cause i’m quiet and with my autism i feel like i can’t so i’m like him i try to show it or take it if i can i can speak but again
I think it's chapter 15, the one where Wolcott buys the "clubhouse"on Neshobe Island and all the adventures they have there, I've re-read the chapter so many bloody times. I'm totally transported there and it seems so brilliant. By far one of the greatest chapters in any book I've ever written. The book itself is a masterpiece but I think we all know that goes without saying, haha!
I didn't know what to do for Halloween this year, so I thought and thought... And then I remembered: "YES, OF COURSE, MY OLD HARPO COSTUME!!" I'm gonna have so much fun this Halloween. :'D Still, I can't make a face like at 2:31. xD
cant imagine whats delaying that coffe pot..............where's the cream? I was rolling on the floor and thought i would die laughing when he said that!!!!
And Chico is mine, but Harpo comes in second. My favorite I Love Lucy episode is when he and Lucy do the mirror routine when she and Ricky et al are in Hollywood. My first sight and knowledge of Harpo Marx.
There's only a bit of the "fish/flask/etc." routine in here. When they performed for the British Royal Family in the 30's, the Prince of Wales sent them a hamper with all the items they used in the sketch ...
I can’t believe that someone put this together as the “best “of Harpo.. and every single one “cuts” the end (his punchline!)Someone should be ashamed of themselves!!!
Harpo was married only once and it very successful. Him and his wife adopted 4 children. He was never known as a womanizer. When the Marx Brother's appeared on Broadway in the 20s, they were highly successful. They would involve the audience in their act.
1996 I dressed up as Harpo for a Halloween party. I didn’t speak to anyone the whole night, did the leg trick , blew the horn. It was amazing how my friends and everyone at the party just got used to it as the night went on. My girlfriend at the time wasn’t thrilled.
Jason Well, you don’t know me but I’m very proud of you.
Cool!
That's legendary!
No wonder she's an ex-girlfriend. No sense of humour!
It that was my girlfriend, I'd make her walk home!!!!
Almost 100 years later and that horse picture reveal is still hilarious!
I am reading Harpo's book ... Harpo Speaks ... it is wonderful, he had a happy life ...
It was said the only time Groucho cried was at Harpo's funeral. Wow.
Damn good book, used to be hard to find, I got it in used book store in NY in 85
I plan on getting it soon. I just ordered from Ebay Maxine Marx's book about her father, Chico. I also found at the Half Price bookstore "Why A Duck?" Harpo Speaks is next on my list. ETA: Nope, got "The Marx Bros. Scrapbook" first. Winner, winner!
I'm reading Harpo Speak now, and I am glad to see the "knives in the sleeve" routine in this collection. It's amazing that he was doing that routine in Moscow in 1933. What a chap, and what a life.
I finished it a week ago and am now rereading it! It was heartwarming and so charming! Such an extraordinary and precious man!
To the only man who has ever inspired me to carry around a picture of a horse. To Harpo, one of the true comic genii (more than one genius).
Harpo is my favorite comedian! He never fails to make me laugh. The day after my father died a friend sent me this clip and it made me laugh.. God bless Harpo
I wonder when these women auditioned for a part in a Marx Brothers movie, they were asked "How fast can you run in heels?" Margret Dumont was always perfect in her roles. Truly classic comedy
That leg trick kills me every time.
Silly Harpo, lifting his leg on everything, in a non-dog way... :D
me to.
Harpo cracks me up with his facial expressions.
I love how Harpo keeps giving people his leg to hold for no reason. It's a signiture gag that only he can make funny.
its adorable! lol
at 1:23 chico gives margaret HIS leg lmaoo😂
Lmfao 🤣 💀
Or reasons you haven't worked out yet
It was a gag instead of his hand to shame he gave his leg there's y your reason coming from the man himself
There has been actors portray Laurel and Hardy, the Three Stooges, and even Martin and Lewis, Abbott and Costello, among many many others. But they’ve never made a movie portraying the Marx Brothers. Why? In a word, IMPOSSIBLE!!!!
That leg lifting gag was a harpo trademark. Hahaha 😂
Almost 100 years after and still hilarious.
i was laughing at the same time as wondering 'how does he do it?'
I bet it would still be hilarious in another 100 years
I've been in tears watching Harpo clips... their timing is absolutely perfect
This could go on for years!
"Have you met the conductor? "Inspector!" "Inspect her yourself."
I don't want to see this kind of humour all the time but once in a while this is exactly what I need.
He is just so cute in all these scenes. I can't choose a favorite because all of them make me laugh.
There's a scene where two gangsters are playing cards. One shuffles the deck, plops it down on the table and says "cut the cards". Harpo pulls a hatchet out of his pocket and chops the deck in half. Cards fly everywhere! Hilarious!
lol
That's in a different movie.
That is from "Horse Feathers."
Jonny O.P. Yeah, it was great! But seriously, you know what’s really asinine? Looking for comedy videos so you can toss soggy turds on everyone’s fun. This falls under the “if you don’t like this kind of video, why don’t you go find one you do?” argument.
Harpo always knows how to cheer my up :')
I love Harpo, he's just so adorable!
He’s outrageous
@@jessicathethreestoogesfan2635 He is soooooo cute!
That utensils joke was way ahead of it's time
I burst out laughing when Harpo revealed his horse picture 😂😂
"The gates swung open and a fig newton entered"
i thought i saw dat right😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆!!!!!!!!!!
People who cant laugh at the Marx Brothers have missed out on something very precious .....A sense of humour
And an IQ beyond a that of a turnip.
twicebitten thasme Oh, I dunno. It doesn’t take a lot of brains to laugh at Harpo. The tiniest kids can laugh at him. So I’d say anyone who doesn’t just has a stick up their butt!
probably a Vulcan
Simply rhe best performers ever
I've heard there are several moment their scripts which say simply, "Harpo does something funny, everyone reacts"
Im gonna start forcing people to hold my leg
Quemice I’ll take note of how you didn’t say “friends”. I doubt you have any.
@@M1sterBruh 🤣😂
Hey Quemice, be very careful as you might find someone who'll ask you, Are you sure you have No further youth for that Leg.
Loved it laughed all the way through. I love the Marx brothers and Harpo.
Is my favorite thank you for posting
I think “Zany” describes these guys the best. I have always loved their antics.
Thanks for posting.
The hand slap, to apologetically kissing the hand, to trying to snap her forearm against his shin, & the demented rage-gookie afterwards are brilliant.
And this scene was frequently brought to mind whenever I'd see one specific kid at the family reunions.
It's less adorable when it's real. 😐
The only comic genius who can make us all laugh without saying a word. Harpo
except for Chaplin
Mr. Bean did it too
@@mariadamon4975 Chaplin, Keaton, Lloyd, and many others.
@@ordinarryalien And Tape Face, who carries on these silent comedians' legacies.
I have started doing that leg routine on my wife. She falls for it usually if I catch off guard (she thinks I am handing her something) Has same response as the ladies in the film. So far, we are still married.
I love that you do that :)
i did it to a friend of a friend when he went to shake my hand, and he was mortified, thought i was coming on to him, i had to explain from where it was from, which ruined the fun. I am going to try pranking someone really seriously business like in the future with it
So far we're still married,
keep trying.
@@lesliefulton9219 This made me LOL and I am alone! Funny story!
Hysterical! (She will be eventually!!)
A true “professor”! The Marx bothers at their best.....Chico & Harpo a double act alone....Groucho too even alone....but all three together are magical mayhem!!! :) :) :)
dont forget Margaret Dumont. She was Groucho's straight man and a critical part of the madness. She later said one thing that made them so funny was that she never really got the jokes so her look of perplexity was real. add in Zeppo as Jammison taking a letter to Hunadunna and it gets even better.
LMAO, this is hilarious! I'm playing Banjo in my college's production "The Man Who Came to Dinner", and my director said to study Harpo Marx to get an idea for the 'leg-in-hand' bit. Also, that silverware bit had me in tears! :')
Nice! If you're at all interested, I'd highly recommend his biography, "Harpo Speaks!". Some great stuff in there, including when he went to perform in Russia and was being grilled by the border guards who had become suspicious of him. When they searched his trunk, they removed "four hundred knives, two revolvers, three stilettos, half a dozen bottles marked POISON, and a collection of red wigs and false beards, mustaches and hands".
The bango character was based on Harpo Marx
@@MilesReiter ROFL!!! Thanks-I need to read this asap!
And Alexander Woollcott actually played the part in one production.
I’m watching Room Service right now on DVD. Made me giggle at parts, and enjoyed the story as well. Great performances.
"You wanna be a crook?!" (nods 🤣)
remember as a kid watching their movies,and i still roar with laughter over and over again
I just watched the restored version of this scene on the blu-ray and it has a hilarious censored shot restored of Harpo pulling off Mrs. Whitehead’s blouse by his teeth.
I was watching Duck Soup on Netflix earlier, and I found myself laughing my ass off... Why didn't anyone ever tell me about these awesome comedies from days forgotten?
Is it sad that the movie is no longer on Netflix?
I found myself absolutely in love with Arrabella's character (Played by Lilian Roth) who played the daughter of Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont). She (Arrabella) even had a singing part, a duet with her boyfriend Johnny Parker. It went something like; 'Tell me, dear, why am I so romantic...When you're near, why am I so romantic? What a grand feeling, when your lips meet mine...That certain something comes reeling, up and down my spine.' Something like that. It was cute and the two of them looked cute together. This is my favorite Marx Brothers movie. My favorite part was when Harpo and Chico were trying to expose Rosco Chandler as Abe Kibibel. (He's A-be, the fish man, A-be, the fish man...) Groucho as Capt. Spalding, the hunter who returned from Africa, told some fanciful tales about shooting an elephant in his pajamas (How he got into my pajamas, I have no idea) And bagging (Bagging sounds like begging) six tigers to go away because they were the most persistent tigers he ever came across. While there they also took some pictures of the Native girls, but they weren't developed, but they're going back... [Mrs Rittenhouse interjects] Lovely speech, Captain, thank you. Rosco Chandler then shouts 'Three cheers for Captain Spalding' and Harpo returns with three chairs :P
The humor in Marx Brother movies wasn't always obvious. Sometimes you had to think a while and be familiar with pop culture references that were relevant at the time and I admire all their movies specifically FOR that. If you watch their material enough, it's like all four and everyone with screen credit are still here. Time capsules...That's what they are. Thanks for reading =)
Dumont is just as good as Harpo's straight man as she was Goucho's. With Harpos she is having a very tough time keeping it together.
I just love the way these women say "What is wrong with you"? and "for Heaven's sake". Their tone of voice is perfect for the gags.
i love harpo....god bless you harpo marx....that face....those antics.....oh man
He definitely was a cutie!
GREAT clip...Thank You!!!
I've realized that Harpo's leg trick, and some of his other mannerisms, are very puppy-like. Some dogs will put their paws up when they want attention and then rest one leg on the human's hand. I wonder if he was inspired by animals?
Lol he’s a puppy
If he ever spoke in these films, his Puch line would be "Here, hold my leg" 😂😂😂😂
I'm not claiming I've seen their movies more times than anyone, but I do know their films very well. A few weeks ago I watched Animal Crackers in the bluray edition (released 2016) and I was jarred to hear Groucho sing "I think I'll make her", meaning I will try go go to bed with Margaret Dumont. How could I be surprised to hear that? Simple; the accompany material in the bluray set says this print is from England, where that line was not censored as it was in America.
The best scene is missing where Harpo goes off it with a gun shooting everything it's the funniest part 😂
I had to pause, to catch my breath... the poor ladies, lmbo. Ending soo sweet
Anyone who does not find the Marx Brothers funny, has no sense of humor at all. This is a great clip.
I love the Marx Bros. The Stooges, Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, etc...
Anyone with no humor at is going to be accosted by a Marx brother.
im afraid it is you who has no sense of humour
No, it's not funny at all. Boring, lousy jokes, simple-minded for simple-minded people.
Witek M Correction... anyone who doesn’t laugh at the Marx Brothers has a stick so far up their butt that they could be used as a scarecrow.
Harpo my boy i love him my favorite maybe cause i’m quiet and with my autism i feel like i can’t so i’m like him i try to show it or take it if i can i can speak but again
Nothing today can even come close.
I think it's chapter 15, the one where Wolcott buys the "clubhouse"on Neshobe Island and all the adventures they have there, I've re-read the chapter so many bloody times. I'm totally transported there and it seems so brilliant. By far one of the greatest chapters in any book I've ever written. The book itself is a masterpiece but I think we all know that goes without saying, haha!
Love it. Thanks for the great mash-up.
Enjoyed. Thank you
I am with you on every point. I love him madly. An angel and a genius.
I didn't know what to do for Halloween this year, so I thought and thought... And then I remembered: "YES, OF COURSE, MY OLD HARPO COSTUME!!"
I'm gonna have so much fun this Halloween. :'D Still, I can't make a face like at 2:31. xD
When I saw this movie for the first time... I was absolutely amazed. The great great Marx Bros.
Really there was a cut scene that is my favorite, the Bridge scene with Margaret Dumont: Chico says "How you wanna play? Honest?"
Yeah, that scene should be put in without any cuts. The whole thing is gold.
@@HarpoSpoke th-cam.com/video/qZnQYH127cw/w-d-xo.html
The dummy leads, the dummy leads...
(Then taps her to go)
Love it...
@@Kev621 Margaret: "I'm not the dummy!"
Chico: "Well, you could be!"
@@befdoglover1 Ha!!!
cant imagine whats delaying that coffe pot..............where's the cream?
I was rolling on the floor and thought i would die laughing when he said that!!!!
I spit on the computer when all that happened!
You exaggerate, sir
I always found Harpo and Chico’s antic funnier than Groucho’s because they were different each movie
Harpo was ALWAYS MY FAVORITE!!!! NEVER CEASES TO MAKE ME LAUGH!!!!
Harpo is universally funny across languages, cultures and even time itself. It's like packing a rocket launcher of humor while the rest have handguns
that guy and his brothers where the funniest people who ever lived
I totally agree with you but the crowd running things today probably hate them for reasons of contemporary feminism and millenial b.s.
And all 5 were very handsome young men, huba huba! I'll take Chico, thank you very much.
I love Harpo he's my favorite but I do love all of the Marx brothers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"The flash" scene kills me every time XD
Harpo's my favorite Marx brother. 😊
And Chico is mine, but Harpo comes in second. My favorite I Love Lucy episode is when he and Lucy do the mirror routine when she and Ricky et al are in Hollywood. My first sight and knowledge of Harpo Marx.
Lol I love the random part when he runs around and slides as the lady says "out!" hahahh
the gates swung open n a fig newton entered LMAO
"Inspector!"
Captain spalding: "Inspector yourself" 😂
There's only a bit of the "fish/flask/etc." routine in here. When they performed for the British Royal Family in the 30's, the Prince of Wales sent them a hamper with all the items they used in the sketch ...
That's neat history :)
Cool!
This is Kenny Omega
Kenny Olivier good stuff
Love the comic duo.Memories.
I can’t believe that someone put this together as the “best “of Harpo.. and every single one “cuts” the end (his punchline!)Someone should be ashamed of themselves!!!
Charlie Chaplin was a silent-film star.
Harpo Marx was a silent film star.
Inspector yourself !! hahahahahahah
What happened? We need more of the fish, the flesh, the flash, the flask, the flute ....
Kenny Omega!!
2:47, a real laugh reaction.
He’s just a chaos machine, I love him
The leg hitch is the best! lol 😂
Conductor Hennessy😄
Groucho really knew how to insult someone.
When i was a little boy a saw this Film at the movies!
"He's either got that suit upside down or there is no law of gravity!"
That's what I thought 2 years ago, I was REALLY upset :D And at least 9 of their movies paid off well for me.
Als Kind 1968 konnte ich noch kein Englisch. Da gab es im Fernsehen die Marx Brothers Filme. Harpos Pantomime habe ich am besten verstanden.
Seeing Harpo here in action for some reason makes me think of Tom Baker! I wonder how Harpo would've done as Doctor Who???
Harpo Marx, Genius.
They were amazing!!!
With Harpo, you don't ask why!
Reasons why one should carry a picture of a horse around, by Harpo Marx.
That silverware clip is the best of all of them 🤣🤣
can't get more funnier than the marx bros
Harpo was married only once and it very successful. Him and his wife adopted 4 children.
He was never known as a womanizer.
When the Marx Brother's appeared on Broadway in the 20s, they were highly successful.
They would involve the audience in their act.
i want to do the leg thing now, i will try it tonight
harpo was the ultimate troll
ultimate troll -- lol !
He’s crazy
Since I was a kid I loved to watch there movies.
you cut off all the scenes before they're done. why?
For years i tried that leg trick with my family......epic fail, still cracks me up watching it every time.
Groucho best one liner ever
Animal Crackers is my all time fave
He's...so...cute *.*
Yes. He. Is.
This guy was a comedic genius.