How Each of the Marx Brothers Died (Tragic Deaths)

Whether you like their flavor of comedy or not, there’s no denying The Marx Brothers are a force to be reckoned with in the history of American comedy. Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo Marx started out putting a smile back on people’s faces after The Great Depression, went on to become stars of the silver screen for Paramount and MGM, and even ran their own businesses.

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The brothers were born in New York to parents Sam and Minnie Marx. Sam Marx was a tailor and Minnie a housewife. They were a hardworking family, with an extended family full of performers, so the Marx kids were exposed to the theatre at a young age. Most of the brothers left school early on, some before they were even teens, due to bullying and pressure to earn money for the family. But their lack of education didn’t stop them from making the most of their opportunities.

Their early Broadway shows in the 1920s–I’ll Say She Is So, on Broadway in 1924, The Cocoanuts in 1925, and Animal Crackers in 1928–were where many say The Marx Brothers were at their most creative. As “the talkies” grew in popularity, the group signed with Paramount to turn their beloved brand of hilarity into movies. They originally signed a deal with Paramount to take home 50 percent of the profits from their films but were duped of all but $36,000 by the time their contract was up. Dissatisfied with their returns, they took up an offer from MGM for 15 percent of the gross. They made what is arguably their most successful and most watered-down film, A Night at the Opera.

The Marx Brothers had their fair share of tragedy alongside their success. Eldest brother Groucho Marx had a gambling addiction and had trouble holding down a relationship. Gummo and Zeppo eventually left performing to pursue other careers, and all the brothers became embroiled in legal battles over money they were entitled to from various studios, producers, and family estates. Keen to know how the story of each Marx brother ended? Watch the video to find out! And don’t forget to like this video, share it, and subscribe to the Facts Verse channel if you haven’t already. Oh, and hit that notification bell while you’re there!

How Each of the Marx Brothers Died (Tragic Deaths)