March 28, 2009
Harpo speaks
Harpo Marx, attending a movie premiere in 1936, is caught on a live mic whispering to his friend, "You gotta do the talkin' on air," in a surprisingly deep New York accent, before leaning in and adding in the finest Harpo fashion, "Honk! Honk!"
I believe it's the only time he was captured on camera speaking, although some film buffs claim he can be seen -- and heard -- singing with his brothers in a couple of their films.
Posted by Mike Lief at March 28, 2009 06:21 PM
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Going for the award for the most eclectic blog . . .
Posted by: The Little Coach at March 28, 2009 06:42 PM
I was floored to learn that my grandfather, a Syracuse theater booking agent back in the day, had talked to (and more to the point, been talked to by) Harpo several times.
Posted by: Dan at March 28, 2009 10:46 PM