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Margaret Dumont (born Daisy Juliette Baker; October 20, 1882 – March 6, 1965) [1] [2] [a] 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 (1882-1965) was a stage and film actress who played the straight woman in seven Marx Brothers' films. She also appeared in other comedies and dramas, and wrote a satire based on a French play.
- January 1, 1
- 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. ...more
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May 27, 2021 · “If you read that in a story you wouldn't believe it.” - Groucho Marx on the death of his costar Margaret Dumont. Dumont was a fixture in many of the Marx Brothers films.
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Learn about the life and career of Margaret Dumont, the actress who played the straight woman to Groucho Marx and other comedians in many classic films. Find out her birth name, height, family, trademarks, trivia and quotes.
- October 20, 1882
- March 6, 1965
Oct 20, 2019 · On October 20, 1882, the film and stage actress, the favorite comic foil of the Marx Brothers, was born. Jane Pauley reports.Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Mor...
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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 ...
