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"An important contribution to the history of show business and to the saga of American comedy and comedians, comics and comicality."--James Thurber

First published in the US in 1959 by Bernard Geis Associates, New York.

The "Me" in the title is a comparatively unknown Marx named Julius (1895-1977), who, under the nom de plume of Groucho, enjoyed a sensational career on Broadway and in Hollywood with such comedy... Read Full Overview

'The temptation to write about yourself is irresistible, especially when you are prodded into it by a crafty publisher who has slyly baited you into doing it with a miserly advance of fifty dollars and a box of cheap cigars' - Groucho Marx

Groucho and Me is a witty and entertaining memoir written by the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. The book recounts the life and times of Groucho, from his early days in vaudeville to his success as a movie star and television personality.Throughout the book, Groucho shares anecdotes... Read Full Overview

"With impeccable timing, outrageous humor, irreverent wit, and a superb sense of the ridiculous, Groucho tells the saga of the Marx Brothers: the poverty of their childhood in New York's Upper East Si"