Edition |
First Limelight edition. |
Description |
482 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm |
Summary |
Arthur--Harpo--Marx, the silent harpist of the Marx Brothers, describes his life, and includes his childhood, education, professional accomplishments, and personal relationships while also discussing his thoughts on fame, success, and lifestyle. |
Contents |
Confessions of a Non-Lady Harpist -- The Education of Me -- Adrift in Grandpa's Democracy -- Enter: A Character -- Enough Black Jelly Beans -- Love Me and the World Is Mine -- "Greenbaum, You Crazy Kids!" -- The Silencing of Patsy Brannigan -- Poom-Pooms, Pedals and Poker -- But Can You Carry It on the Chief? -- The Name Is Woollcott -- No Use Talking -- Buckety-Buckety into the Lake -- Croquemaniacs of the World, Unite! -- The Bam-Bang-Sock-and-Pow Part -- Playground Condemned -- Hollywood Bachelor: Early Struggles -- Exapno Mapcase, Secret Agent -- The Oboe under the Blanket -- Cherchez la Fleming -- Most Normal Man in Hollywood -- Exit Alexander -- Life on a Harp Ranch -- The Return of Pinchie Winchie, or, You're Only Young Forever -- Afterwords, I Susan; II Bill. |
Subject |
Marx, Harpo, 1888-1964.
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Marx, Harpo, 1888-1964. (OCoLC)fst00088035
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Comedians -- United States -- Biography.
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Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
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Comedians. (OCoLC)fst00869077
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Motion picture actors and actresses. (OCoLC)fst01027096
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Genre/Form |
Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Added Author |
Barber, Rowland.
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ISBN |
0879100362 |
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9780879100360 |
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