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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).
Aug 14, 2015 · “I'm not a stooge, I'm a straight lady—the best in Hollywood. There is an art to playing the straight role. You must build up your man but never top him, never steal the laughs.” — Margaret Dumont in 1937, discussing A Day at the Races, her fifth of seven films with the Marx Brothers. Take that,…
Sep 26, 2020 · Anthony Scibelli. 1.1K subscribers. 822. 43K views 3 years ago. This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of Margaret Dumont, the eternal foil to the Marx...
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).
Jan 27, 2011 · Groucho Marx called her “practically the fifth Marx Brother” and she appeared in nearly 60 films in a career spanning four decades, but the name Margaret Dumont is relatively unknown in today’s...
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.
