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Adolph Marx, 'Harpo' was a member of the comic troupe The Marx Brothers. He got his nickname because precisely, he knew how to play the harp, in fact, he made a really big effort to learn it, so he used to play it in all his movie appearances. He was born in New York City the 23 of November of 1988, the second of five brothers, he was part of one of the most famous comedy acts of show business. He had a very well defined role and style in the group, and part of his trademark style was to never speak a word. He married Susan Flemming in 1936 and the two of them adopted 4 children.
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Who are some famous people that have played the harp?
Harpo Marx
In what year was Harpo Marx born?
Harpo Marx was born on 23rd November 1888 in New York City. He was born Adolph Marx and later gained the nickname Harpo because he played the harp. He changed his name to Arthur in 1911.
Who was considered groucho marx's most famous brother?
Groucho Marx performed with his brothers in comedy routines and movies. Groucho Marx's brother, Harpo, may be considered to be the most famous and well known after Groucho himself. Harpo is the brother remembered for playing the harp, not speaking, and carrying a taxi horn.
How do you say harp in Esperanto?
harpo
How was the harp used?
The harp is a stringed musical instrument. Seldom played by itself, it is a part of a full orchestra. The actor/comedian Harpo Marx was a well known player of the harp, hence his nickname.
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.
Could Harpo Marx speak?
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."
Stop harp-ing on me you grouch Which of these wasn't a Marx Brother?
Maestro
Mary played beautiful music on her grandmother harp?
Mary playing beautiful music on her grandmother's harp is a sign that she has practiced playing the harp.
Does playing the harp ruin your hands?
No.
What were Mary you hobbies?
Knitting and playing the harp dancing
Are Harpo Marx's children still alive?
Sadly, no. * Chico MarxBorn: March 22, 1887 in New York City, NYDied: October 11, 1961 in Hollywood, CA * Harpo MarxBorn: November 23, 1888 in New York City, NYDied: September 28, 1964 in Los Angeles * Groucho MarxBorn: Oct 2, 1890 in New York City, NYDied: Aug 19, 1977 in Los Angeles * Gummo MarxBorn: Oct 23, 1892Died: April 21, 1977* Zeppo MarxBorn: February 25, 1901Died: November 30, 1979
