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Margaret Dumont (1882–1965)
Margaret Dumont would probably 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). By all accounts she never understood their jokes (offscreen and on), which is of course a major reason why she's so funny. Apart from a small role in a ...
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Born:in Brooklyn, New York, USADied:(age 82) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actress (60 credits)
Actress (60 credits)
1960
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
(TV Series)
Dowager no. 1
Dowager no. 1
- Around the World with Nellie Bly
(1960)
... Dowager no. 1
1959
The Donna Reed Show
(TV Series)
Mrs. Westcott Trilling
Mrs. Westcott Trilling
- Miss Lovelace Comes to Tea
(1959)
... Mrs. Westcott Trilling
1953
My Friend Irma
(TV Series)
Mrs. Richard Rhinelander Jr
Mrs. Richard Rhinelander Jr
- Irma Plays_Cupid
(1953)
... Mrs. Richard Rhinelander Jr
1951-1952
The Stu Erwin Show
(TV Series)
Mrs. Selkirk
Mrs. Selkirk
- The Business
(1952)
- It's Just Money
(1951)
... Mrs. Selkirk
- The Great Debate
(1951)
... Mrs. Selkirk
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (17 credits)
Archive footage (17 credits)
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Stage Play: The Cocoanuts. Musical comedy. Music by Irving Berlin. Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Book by George S. Kaufman. Additional text by Morrie Ryskind. Musical Director: Frank Tours. Music orchestrated by Frank Tours, Maurice De Packh, Stephen Jones and Louis Katzman. Scenic Design by Woodman Thompson. Costume Design by Charles Le Maire.... See more »Alternate Names:
Daisy Baker | Daisy DumontHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:
I'm not a stooge, I'm the best straight woman in Hollywood. There's an art to playing it straight. You must build up your man, but never top him, never steal the laughs from him. See more »Trivia:
Some have argued that her image of the refined lady who did not understand The Marx Brothers' humor was an artificial one, since she had a long career being a comedic foil in comedy stage productions years before her more famous work. However, Groucho Marx himself has said on numerous occasions that she really didn't understand most of the Marx Brothers' humor. See more »Trademark:
Best known as her roles as the haughty straight woman for the Marx Brothers.Star Sign:
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