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Straight Lady: The Life and Times of Margaret Dumont, “The Fifth Marx Brothers”
Straight Lady: The Life and Times of Margaret Dumont, “The Fifth Marx Brother” focuses on Dumont and her role in the production of the comedy teams’ most successful films.
Here’s what critics say about Straight Lady.
“Great stars of Hollywood often have multiple books written about them, but the marvelous character actors who support them are mostly ignored. An exception is “Straight Lady: The Life and Times of Margaret Dumont” by Chris Enss and Howard Kazanjian, a prodigiously researched biography of the actress who played the stalwart victim of the Marx Brothers’ comedy of assault.” Wall Street Journal Review
“Informed and informative, Straight Lady: The Life and Times of Margaret Dumont, “The Fifth Marx Brother” is must for the personal reading lists of motion picture enthusiasts, cinematic film historians, and the legions of Marx Brothers’ fans. Midwest Book Review
“While comedy fans will enjoy the reprised storylines and biographical vignettes, this multileveled work also offers media scholars a deeper look into Marx Brothers films in which Dumont was epochal and reflective of the era’s gender standards and mannerisms.” Library Journal
“Margaret Dumont had a complete life; Enss and Kazanjian’s research fill in all the voids. “The Straight Lady” digs deep and produces a revealing chapter in the amazing early success of the movie business. For those readers who enjoy a fascinating story, this book will fit the bill. For those who love Hollywood history, it is a must read.” Arizona Daily Star
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