238 Gordian I and his son Gordian II were proclaimed Roman emperors. 1599 Anthony van Dyck, Flemish painter, was born (d. 1641). 1621 The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony signed a peace treaty with Massas… more →
Homepaddockwrote 1 week ago: “Who you gonna believe, me or your own eyes?” Chico Marx, Duck Soup, 1933. Is Pandora re … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Mustard’s no good without roast beef Chico Marx Roast beef’s no good without mustard The … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Duck Soup (1933) ★★ / ★★★★ Mrs. Teasdale (Margaret Dumont) agrees to rescue Freedonia from bankruptc … more →
wrote 1 month ago: I think it would be safe to say that the Marx Brothers had a brand of humor that was uniquely their … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Reese Witherspoon has such tremendous talent, but as so often happens, she won her Oscar and we have … more →
wrote 1 month ago: “One must always be careful of books,” said Tessa, “and what is inside them, for words … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Chico Marx Born: March 22, 1887, New York City Real name: Leonard Youngest of: five brothers As mana … more →
wrote 1 month ago: “Whattaya Do, Hah?” Today is the birthday of Chico Marx (1887-1961). I might be one of t … more →
wrote 1 month ago: 1887 – Chico Marx born. American comedian and film star as part of the Marx Brothers. His persona in … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Natalie Wood as Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy (1962) Stephen Sondheim, composer & lyricist (1930- ) TC … more →
wrote 1 month ago: 238 Gordian I and his son Gordian II were proclaimed Roman emperors. 1599 Anthony van Dyck, Flemish … more →
wrote 2 months ago: In my “Glasgow’s Global Visitors” posts to date I’ve focused pretty much exc … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Cardiff’s ‘all round entertainer’. Stan has had an amazing life in the limelight a … more →
wrote 2 months ago: For 1 Year, 100 Movies, I will watch all of AFI’s 100 Years, 100 Movies list (compiled in 2007) in o … more →
wrote 2 months ago: As is a part of my routine, I was reading through the “happenings in entertainment history on … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Film #43: Duck soup (a.k.a. Sopa de ganso), de Leo McCarey Valoración: 7/10 Retrocedemos hasta 1933 … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Groucho Marx made a name for himself as the smart-ass brother in a series of wacky movies in the 30 … more →
wrote 3 months ago: The Stateroom Scene from the 1935 Marx Brothers classic comedy, A Night at the Opera. This is one o … more →
wrote 3 months ago: In the 1932 film Horse Feathers, Groucho, Chico and Harpo Marx reveal the secret to entering a speak … more →