Is there anything I can do for you? What a ridiculous statement.” Monroe: “Some men are following me.” Groucho: “Really? I can’t understand why.” With his eyebrows working overtime, he says, “Come in. Groucho is mostly wasted, save for his swift scene opposite a very young Marilyn Monroe as a slinky client. Much business with fake and real diamonds in sardine cans follows. Meanwhile, Chico is itinerant musician Faustino the Great. Harpo helps support the performers while stealing groceries from lady shoppers and hiding them in his trench coat when he stumbles upon diamond smugglers. His pursuit leads him to an acting troupe who is putting on a musical revue. Once more, Groucho is a detective – this time, Sam Grunion – who is seeking the missing Royal Romanoff diamonds for years. What was originally meant as a solo film for Harpo was expanded to help pay off Chico’s gambling debts. The last film to feature Groucho, Harpo and Chico – and not a moment too soon. In honor of Groucho’s birthday on October 2, here are all 13 of his movies with his brothers, ranked from worst to best, including “Animal Crackers,” “A Night at the Opera” and “Duck Soup.” SEE Honorary Oscars: Full gallery of acting recipients includes Charlie Chaplin, Groucho Marx, Cary Grant, Angela Lansbury Most of the Marx Brothers’ oeuvre can be found for free on YouTube.
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