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Encounter with Groucho Marx
A chance meeting between the author and Groucho Marx leads to a discussion about the comedian's famous mustache, his new film, and other anecdotes from the author's life.
German
Germany
EntertainmentHumorPersonal NarrativeCelebrity EncounterHollywood AnecdotesWartime Memories
Marx BrothersWarner BrothersUniversity Of California
Groucho MarxHumphrey BogartRomy SchneiderGeorg Stefan Troller
- What is the overall theme of the text?
- The author uses the encounter with Groucho Marx as a springboard to weave in personal anecdotes and reflections on Hollywood culture and his time as a student.
- Where did the author encounter Groucho Marx?
- The author encountered Groucho Marx near Schwab's Drugstore on Sunset Boulevard. Groucho was known for his witty remarks and his famously ambiguous mustache, which the author discusses.
- What happened to the author in Casablanca during wartime?
- The author's anecdote about his experience in Casablanca during wartime involves getting into trouble with military police and receiving a penicillin shot.
- What was the controversy surrounding Groucho Marx's mustache?
- Groucho's mustache was a subject of debate, with some believing it was painted on. The author's encounter allowed him to resolve the mystery, although the text doesn't reveal the solution.
- What film was Groucho Marx working on, and what dispute did it cause?
- Groucho was working on a new film, "A Night in Casablanca," which faced a title dispute with Warner Brothers due to their existing film, "Casablanca." Groucho likened the situation to prohibiting the New Testament because the Old Testament already exists.