Was Harpo really dumb?

In 1961, Harpo published his autobiography, Harpo Speaks! Because he never spoke a word in character, many believed he actually was mute. In fact, radio and TV news recordings of his voice can be found on the Internet, in documentaries, and on bonus materials of Marx Brothers DVDs.

Did Harpo Marx ever talk?

Harpo Marx, a third of the legendary comedy trio the Marx Brothers, is known for his quiet pantomime style. And by quiet we mean he never talked in any of his television or film performances. There were no speaking parts in his script for Harpo, which perplexed the performer.

Is Harpo Marx still alive?

Deceased (1888–1964)
Harpo Marx/Living or Deceased

Which Marx brother never spoke?

Harpo
Harpo, of course, was the silent Marx Brother known for his outrageous on-screen mimes. Softly-spoken with a distinctive New York accent in real life, according to son Bill, he was largely mute in public, too. “He would rarely speak for any sort of public relations event or on TV to pitch something,” Bill said.

Did Harpo Marx ever speak?

In 1961 Harpo published his autobiography, Harpo Speaks . Because he never spoke a word in character, many believed he actually was mute. In fact, radio and TV news recordings of his voice can be found on the Internet, in documentaries, and on bonus materials of Marx Brothers DVDs.

Was Harpo Marx deaf?

Yes , the real Harpo could speak! Many people just assume he was actually unable to talk, probably because they can’t imagine anyone ever deciding that silence is funnier than speaking. But the Marx Family decided that he should be a mute man, and they seemed to otherwise know what they were doing.

Was Harpo Marx a mute?

Harpo Marx (1888–1964) With the big, poofy, curly red hair, a top hat, and a horn, the lovable mute was the favorite of the Marx Brothers. Though chasing woman was a favorite routine of his in the movies, Harpo was a devoted father and husband. He adopted the mute routine in vaudeville and carried it over to the films.

When did Harpo Marx die?

Harpo Marx died on September 28, 1964 (his 28th wedding anniversary), at age 75 in a West Los Angeles hospital, one day after undergoing heart surgery. Harpo’s death was said to have hit the surviving Marx brothers very hard.