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The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, January 2 1981
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Gene KellyGene Kelly
Gene Kelly was
69 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 23 1912 –
Fri, Feb 02 1996
Portrait of Groucho MarxGroucho Marx
Groucho Marx would have been no older than
86 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as '(archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 30 1890 –
Fri, Aug 19 1977
Portrait of Chico MarxChico Marx
Chico Marx would have been no older than
74 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Mar 21 1887 –
Wed, Oct 11 1961
Portrait of Harpo MarxHarpo Marx
Harpo Marx would have been no older than
75 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 22 1888 –
Mon, Sep 28 1964
Portrait of Margaret DumontMargaret Dumont
Margaret Dumont would have been no older than
82 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 19 1882 –
Sat, Mar 06 1965
Portrait of Woody AllenWoody Allen
Woody Allen was
46 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 30 1935
Portrait of Irving BrecherIrving Brecher
Irving Brecher was
67 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 17 1914 –
Mon, Nov 17 2008
Portrait of Dick CavettDick Cavett
Dick Cavett was
45 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 19 1936
Portrait of George FennemanGeorge Fenneman
George Fenneman was
62 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 10 1919 –
Thu, May 29 1997
Portrait of George J. FolseyGeorge J. Folsey
George J. Folsey was
83 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 02 1898 –
Tue, Nov 01 1988
Portrait of Robert KleinRobert Klein
Robert Klein was
39 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 08 1942

Crew

Portrait of Richard PattersonRichard Patterson
Director
Richard Patterson was
>> in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph AdamsonJoseph Adamson
Writer
Joseph Adamson was
>> in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert B. WeideRobert B. Weide
Producer, Writer
Robert B. Weide was
22 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Sat, Jun 20 1959
Portrait of Jack RollinsJack Rollins
Producer
Jack Rollins was
66 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Tue, Mar 23 1915 –
Thu, Jun 18 2015
Portrait of Charles H. JoffeCharles H. Joffe
Producer
Charles H. Joffe was
52 in The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Tue, Jul 16 1929 –
Wed, Jul 09 2008