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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

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

'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"