Harpo Marx - Blog Posts

Caricatures of classic comedians by Al Hirschfeld

It's funny because if you've seen the Duck Soup mirror scenes, without their individual makeup they look very similar! Chaotic Harpo is my favorite (he has a sort of angelic innocence that surfaces sometimes, especially when he plays the harp)... but I'd have to say Chico's the hottest, with that signature rakish charm.

Chico piano propaganda:

Bonus Chico & Harpo pianigans:

I'm sure Zeppo was funny too, but next to the others, his generic male romantic lead, straight man persona never grabbed me.

In honor of Harpo have you ever done a hottest Marx brothers poll?

hm. no.

for those unfamiliar with the marx brothers, harpo plays bass, groucho does rhythm guitar and piano, chico plays lead, and zeppo plays the drums

Oh my god. Oh my god this nearly made me cry ♡♡♡ Harpo is one of my faves of all time, and knowing that he was like this makes me adore him even more.

This zine has been sitting partially finished for like 3 years and i figured, you know, done is better than perfect.

The title comes from Susan Fleming: "Oscar Levant was surly, moody, and despairing. He clung to Harpo like a life raft."

i just think they're neat.