The Groucho Letters: Letters from and to Groucho Marx

Donated to the Library of Congress in the mid-1960s, Groucho Marx's correspondence was first crafted into this celebration of wit and wisdom in 1967. Reissued today with his original letters and humor intact, The Groucho Letters exposes one of the twentieth century's most beloved comedian's private insights into show biz, politics, business, and, of course, his illustrious personal life. Included are Marx's conversations with such noted personalities as E. B. White, Fred Allen, Goodman Ace, Nunnally Johnson, James Thurber, Booth Tarkington, Alistair Cooke, Harry Truman, Irving Berlin, and S. J. Perelman.

To Confidential Magazine
Gentlemen:
If you continue to publish slanderous pieces about me, I shall feel compelled to cancel my subscription.
Sincerely,
Groucho Marx

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Posted: Dec-16-2008

Groucho Marks Letterw

It was not a favorite. I've Woody Allen stuff and the GL's may be great for a museum but does not create the "meat in comedy" I was looking for.

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Posted: Feb-15-2008

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This was my first "Amazon Experience". Like most potential Amazon users, I was a "nervous Nellie", however, I was pleasantly surprised by the efficient service and the quality of the goods I received. I feel confident to continue using Amazon, whenever the need arises.

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Posted: Oct-04-2003

Not The Screwtape Letters

The biggest compliment I can give this collection is that reading it made me wish I wrote more letters and had more celebrities among my circle of potential letter-receivers. Of course, inherent laziness being what it is (and the fact that I have so far been frustrated in all such attempts to...

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Posted: Aug-27-2003

A must-have for Groucho fans!

Groucho's letters (to him and from him) are many in number, and the correspondents he had...wow! Famous authors, politicians, his family, and his numerous friends...it's a huge list, believe me, and the result is a book full of the many moods of Groucho Marx, and his correspondence with some of...

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Posted: Dec-18-2002

This book will cure what ails you!

I received this book after major surgery some years back and Groucho's wit really helped pick up my spirits and take my mind off of my body. This was one of the best gifts that I've ever received and I'm pleased to see that it's back in print. If you could have a dinner party and invite any...

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Posted: Dec-08-2002

The Absolute Best Book on Groucho

This classic collection of Groucho Marx's correspondence, which was donated to the Library of Congress, at their request, gives the best glimpse into who Groucho Marx was. Not only do we see his letters to his family and friends, who included some of the century's most famous people, but we get...

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Posted: Nov-18-2001

Dear Warner Brothers.....

This book is comprised of letters from (and to) Groucho Marx. The highlight is the famous Warners Brothers volley (Casablanca vs. A Night in Casablanca) There are plently of letters to and from Groucho's famous friends as well as family members. You can almost "hear" Groucho making these...

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Posted: Jul-13-2001

It loses one star because I want more!

For some, a criterion of great art is: it makes you feel creative. Reading Groucho's letters makes one look around for pen and paper. It is a pity Groucho Marx's prose isn't better known, because it was quite good. He found a voice all his own, with due influence or inspiration from Robert...

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Posted: Jun-19-2001

Great

This book is one of the greatest epistolic volumes ever published. I've reread it several times over the last couple of decades. I had to buy it again because someone I loaned mine to never returned it -- which I'll take as a compliment!

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Posted: Feb-08-2001

A good collection but not definitive.

This collection of Groucho's correspondence illustrates a number of things about the man. His wit was not limited to performance, his relationships with his friends were long lasting, and he wrote a number of warm and humorous missives to his children. You get the feeling that this collection is...

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