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Margaret Dumont (born Daisy Juliette Baker; October 20, 1882 – March 6, 1965) was an American stage and film actress. She is best remembered as the comic foil to the Marx Brothers in seven of their films; Groucho Marx called her "practically the fifth Marx brother."
Margaret Dumont. Actress: A Night at the Opera. Margaret Dumont would not consider it a tragedy that she is best-known for her performances as the ultimate straight woman in seven of the Marx Brothers' films (including most of their best).
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- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Sep 26, 2020 · This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of Margaret Dumont, the eternal foil to the Marx Brothers.
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Margaret Dumont. Actress: A Night at the Opera. Margaret Dumont would not consider it a tragedy that she is best-known for her performances as the ultimate straight woman in seven of the Marx Brothers' films (including most of their best).
- October 20, 1882
- March 6, 1965
Aug 14, 2015 · For some reason known only to him and perhaps his therapist, the middle of the five Marx boys always insisted that Dumont never got the joke—even repeating the slight in his Honorary Oscar acceptance speech. It was cruel, it was self-serving, and it was clearly untrue.
Nov 25, 2022 · ‘Straight Lady’ Review: Margaret Dumont, the ‘Fifth Marx Brother’ In the chaos of comedies like ‘Animal Crackers’ and ‘Duck Soup,’ Dumont’s dignified characters created the ...
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Jun 20, 2023 · Arguably their best comedic partner was Margaret Dumont, a talented actress who excelled at this role and became an important member of the Marx Brothers troupe.
