This shows how thoroughly entertaining it can be to simply experience anothers talents. No need for naive story lines dependant on fear and or horror and special affects. Our collective cultures grow with this sort of sharing.
Probably the last musical instrument you would ever think of to play Swing music. But somehow Harpo could swing a harp as easily as someone could put a nickel in a jukebox.
Harpo's antics were so musical and the special camera effects here must have been legendary when this was filmed. All of the Marx brothers were so talented in so many ways and typical of the era in which they entertained millions of people such as myself. I thank God that I grew up with quality music such as this. Thank you so much for posting, I have subscribed to your channel.
This Harpo Marx skit is one of my absolute favorites! So fun and funny, especially when Harpo hears other harp notes or guy behind him in mirror is NOT him 🤣🤣
After seeing this, I could just imagine how talented both Marx brothers Harpo and Chico were as actors,comedians and musicians. They were practically so multitalented that they went above and beyond anyone’s expectations.While their comedic timing was perfect, they could blend together their other talents perfectly…Rock on Chico and Harpo!!!…Karl Schumaker 🤡🤘🤡🤘🤡🤘
I’m sure that there other people who have been known to be very multitalented as these brothers were.Along with Groucho,Gummo and Zeppo, they were also very influential to many other teams and bands(like the Beatles and the Monkees)that were very popular.Both comedy and music make people very happy…Rock on forever Marx Brothers!!!…Karl Schumaker 😃🤡🎼😃🤡🎼
A lot of their work in comedy was so influential that it was carried on into other comedy acts such as the Bowery Boys and the Three Stooges. It was also carried on by the Beatles and the Monkees.And,one of the most popular films to be influenced by the type of comedy was the 1981 film “9 to 5” starring Jane Fonda,Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton.Such influences from a great bunch of brothers…God Bless and Rock on Marx Brothers!!!…Karl Schumaker 🤡🤘🙏🤡🤘🙏
Always loved it when Harpo would play. Never saw him play anything but the harp before, but I read he could play clarinet as well as a few other instruments.
This is the first time I've seen this scene. goes to show that in a wonderfully talented family, Harpo was the most talented. He truly spoke softly and carried a big Shtick.
I have zero context for this. It just showed up on my feed. I have no idea what I could have watched to have mixed this into my algorithm but that was pretty amazing.
I remember Groucho being asked in an interview why Harpo never said anything in his movies. He responded by saying that he could never think of anything to say. In fact, there is a brief 10 second clip on RUclips of Harpo speaking.
@@WaterShowsProd It was admittedly written by a ghost writer but what I liked about it was the timelessness of the stories. Struggling with anti-semitism, being a party animal, having to hustle for a living on the streets of NYC. Much of this stuff could've been taking place today.
@@arkady714 Yes, I'd heard it was ghost-written, but he must have given such detailed accounts to the writer. Though I have also read that some of the details of his earliest days don't add up, which could have been from him remembering things imprecisely, or inentionally altering things, or could have been erroneous additions by the writer. Still, a wonderful book.
One of the most affecting books about a vaudeville and Hollywood star - and a member of the Algonquin table. The depth of emotion in the book is remarkable and touching. I also highly recommend Moss Hart’s Act One.
@@giocodispecchi This remind me of another. There was a Denish American Pianist and conductor, he made a glorious living performing comedy with piano and classical music, probably you already known: Victor Borge. He is also high IQ, see he tight himself up with seat belt while pianoing for the soprano...very funny. ruclips.net/video/lnnQJPFrd24/видео.html
The First and last works in this scene (Mozart --Sonata No. 16, K. 545) are the SAME piece. The jazz version was no doubt inspired by the popularity of band leader Raymond Scott's "riff" on the same piece, which he called "In an 18th-Century Drawing Room". It was a HUGE hit at the time. LR
Well with the possibilty's they had back then the answer is simple. The music is recorded before. And its filmed three times. ( that was a technique to make appear a person two times on the same shot) There are no mirrors or screens. The stage is build like that: there is just an empty frame where harpo sits behind. They film it once: for instance the harp. The redo it and put the same film in. This time he sits in the frame woth the cello. etc... alot of work and planning and it has to be executed VERY precise. This is why its so brilliant !
@@IngmarRuttens they didn't have the ability to double, or triple expose the film. It was probably shot in 3 separate takes and blended in editing where they sync up all of them.
NGL, this went in a different direction that i expected. I thought the woman mannequin was going to come to life and they would dance together and instead, he just walked past her and started playing the instruments. gotta admit. i am woefully ignorant of the Marx Bros. I just mostly recognize Groucho and only know Harpo because he doesn't talks and uses the myriad of clown horns he carries to communicate. never actually realized he plays real instruments, but theni realize , back in those times, actors had to have dancing and music backgrounds for theatre performances . .
The brothers started with vaudeville , those shows had a lot of singing and dancing as well as comedic gags. And in their biographies you read all of them learnt to play one or more instruments as children. In general in the first half of 1900 many people, not just actors or the wealthy, could play an instrument or sing, if they could not afford a teacher or going to school they learned by themselves. I know this by my grandparents
None of this would have had the sound and picture recorded at the same time. Hollywood almost always recorded music separately and had the actors "lip synch." It's not always obvious, because unlike television, the film crews would take the time to get the timing right. At least sometimes.
It is part of the joke. Another missed joke is the looseness of the harp strings. The harp strings were loosened so that Wacky (Harpo's character) could pluck them like a violin or a cello. Harpo breaks the fourth at 2:44 presenting an awe-filled joy and revealing that he has loosened them. He does this again as he imitates the next instrument. Compare this to the regular "on screen/in character" reaction at 4:00. These are examples of Harpo’s trademark anarchic humor, which often involved breaking musical instruments or musical and movie conventions. Because his character is mute, we (the audience) are often invited into his head and his internal world.
Always adored Harpo. It was amazing to see such a talented artist who was so silly. As a child he was magical to me
Have you ever read Harpo Speaks ? Harpo fans would adore this book.
Me too. Thought him very handsome as well as funny and a wonderful musician ❤🏴
This shows how thoroughly entertaining it can be to simply experience anothers talents. No need for naive story lines dependant on fear and or horror and special affects. Our collective cultures grow with this sort of sharing.
Love the innocence of Harpo in this scene, just discovering things.
Like an Autistic child. Innocent and imaginative.
Probably the last musical instrument you would ever think of to play Swing music. But somehow Harpo could swing a harp as easily as someone could put a nickel in a jukebox.
Harpo always made me cry as a child with the the beauty of his harp playing.
His voice only be heard throughout the harps. And played so beautifully well.
A genius from a family of geniuses, Harpo had a gift for making other people happy.
Harpo's antics were so musical and the special camera effects here must have been legendary when this was filmed. All of the Marx brothers were so talented in so many ways and typical of the era in which they entertained millions of people such as myself. I thank God that I grew up with quality music such as this. Thank you so much for posting, I have subscribed to your channel.
Thanks to you 🌻
Well played, well shot! Simply wonderful!
With the “tech” they had back then, this is amazing!
If Harpo couldn't bring a smile to your face; you must be broken!
This Harpo Marx skit is one of my absolute favorites! So fun and funny, especially when Harpo hears other harp notes or guy behind him in mirror is NOT him 🤣🤣
Yes it is, isn't it. I love the dealings between a person and the mirror, it's meaningful . And with The Marxes it's a classic of comedy
Ok, that scene was pure genius!
Harpo later in life would give speeches which he would begin by “accustomed as I am to speaking” to much hilarity.
Very high quality film and camera! Excellent!
not to point out the obvious, but "real film" was actually better than what we call "4k" or high-def today.
if this were the original 35mm copy for professional theaters of 1941, it would look even better.
I have always loved his playing… can listen to him play the harp all day!
The very definition of brilliance.
A Great Talent and True Artist 🤯💥💯‼️
After seeing this, I could just imagine how talented both Marx brothers Harpo and Chico were as actors,comedians and musicians. They were practically so multitalented that they went above and beyond anyone’s expectations.While their comedic timing was perfect, they could blend together their other talents perfectly…Rock on Chico and Harpo!!!…Karl Schumaker 🤡🤘🤡🤘🤡🤘
I’m sure that there other people who have been known to be very multitalented as these brothers were.Along with Groucho,Gummo and Zeppo, they were also very influential to many other teams and bands(like the Beatles and the Monkees)that were very popular.Both comedy and music make people very happy…Rock on forever Marx Brothers!!!…Karl Schumaker 😃🤡🎼😃🤡🎼
A lot of their work in comedy was so influential that it was carried on into other comedy acts such as the Bowery Boys and the Three Stooges. It was also carried on by the Beatles and the Monkees.And,one of the most popular films to be influenced by the type of comedy was the 1981 film “9 to 5” starring Jane Fonda,Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton.Such influences from a great bunch of brothers…God Bless and Rock on Marx Brothers!!!…Karl Schumaker 🤡🤘🙏🤡🤘🙏
I have watched these talented men since childhood and never ever tire of seeing them. May they rest in peace ❤️🕊
That means to have talent not like the today actors
And they rave about special effects of today! This is priceless!
Yes ! I agree
Incredible camera work!
special effects of that era were actually just camera tricks. Someone had to perform most of them.
Early actor's were so full of the skill it takes to truly entertain.
Now, their only talent is to virtue signal.
Their outfits look perfect on them!
Always loved it when Harpo would play.
Never saw him play anything but the harp before, but I read he could play clarinet as well as a few other instruments.
He plays piano in The Big Store. He wasn't playing that cello or violin though.
@@meh8982 Thanks :)
Absolutely delightful
It's just brilliant and beautiful. What else can be said?
Harpo was underestimated as a musician. His timing was perfect like his comedic talent.
I had no idea he was so proficient in anything besides the harp. How magical
He's not really playing the other instruments. Watch his fingers. He only played the harp.
Proficient, no... but he could actually play many instruments. The harp just happened to be his best one!
@@sassykitty292 I thought the mirror Harpos were other actors who looked similar
he didn’t play the others here, but he could play the piano and the clarinet just to name a few
This is the first time I've seen this scene. goes to show that in a wonderfully talented family, Harpo was the most talented. He truly spoke softly and carried a big Shtick.
such a wonderful musician , bravo
I have zero context for this. It just showed up on my feed. I have no idea what I could have watched to have mixed this into my algorithm but that was pretty amazing.
Well.... this could be a chance to discover the Marx Bros or...to start listening to classical music...😉😄
The marx brothers films are like a drug with no crash
I've always loved this
Utterly charming! I was just watching opera, and this was like wandering into the comic spirit of The Marriage of Figaro. Mozart liked a joke!
This piece is a masterpiece.
Harpo is the best
Imagine what it would have been like to see that at the time!
Excellent!! I've never seen this film.
It's not one of their best, but there are some happy moments, like this one
They showed the class clash and humanity so well.
Pure genieous.
I remember Groucho being asked in an interview why Harpo never said anything in his movies. He responded by saying that he could never think of anything to say. In fact, there is a brief 10 second clip on RUclips of Harpo speaking.
If you love a good story, read his autobiography, "Harpo Speaks." It was so humorous and compelling, I burned through it in three days.
Thank you for suggesting, I think I'll do it, so far I've been reading only Groucho's writings
I loved that book. It made you feel like you were really connecting with him, like he was actually there telling you these stories.
@@WaterShowsProd It was admittedly written by a ghost writer but what I liked about it was the timelessness of the stories. Struggling with anti-semitism, being a party animal, having to hustle for a living on the streets of NYC. Much of this stuff could've been taking place today.
@@arkady714 Yes, I'd heard it was ghost-written, but he must have given such detailed accounts to the writer. Though I have also read that some of the details of his earliest days don't add up, which could have been from him remembering things imprecisely, or inentionally altering things, or could have been erroneous additions by the writer. Still, a wonderful book.
One of the most affecting books about a vaudeville and Hollywood star - and a member of the Algonquin table. The depth of emotion in the book is remarkable and touching. I also highly recommend Moss Hart’s Act One.
روحشان شاد برادران مارکس 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 من چقدر این لال رو دوست داشتم بچه بودم 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
As a child I loved Harpo in the film Love Happy 🥰
how wonderful. Thank you so much for uploading, giocodispecchi (joke of mirrors).
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Those mannequins look way too real. Also, wow that guy is really talented!
I simply LOVE Harpo Marx! I'm sure he's playing in heaven.
I was hoping the female mannequin would dance
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Such a creative scene
Brilliant theatre ON film.
A feast for the eyes and ears
His autobiography is a must read...
Happy Birthday Harpo 🎩
ton of fun, thank you for posting.
Thanks to you. I love Harpo, but who doesn't 😊
@@giocodispecchi This remind me of another. There was a Denish American Pianist and conductor, he made a glorious living performing comedy with piano and classical music, probably you already known: Victor Borge.
He is also high IQ, see he tight himself up with seat belt while pianoing for the soprano...very funny.
ruclips.net/video/lnnQJPFrd24/видео.html
A blend of poignant and hilarious. ❤😂❤
nobody fully understood how talented all the brothers were
All of the brothers were so very talented.
Truly a great!
The First and last works in this scene (Mozart --Sonata No. 16, K. 545) are the SAME piece. The jazz version was no doubt inspired by the popularity of band leader Raymond Scott's "riff" on the same piece, which he called "In an 18th-Century Drawing Room". It was a HUGE hit at the time. LR
Thank you 🌻
ruclips.net/video/vhGplRW4O3w/видео.htmlsi=-4yNQmQCbHH-xEdJ
Type songwriter
Mini Marx their Mother...
Was the Beginning of the stage show..
If any actor were to play Harpo ,I reckon Jim Parsons AKA Sheldon Cooper would fit the bill. It's the eyes I think.
meraviglioso!
Seen The Big Store so many times and I just noticed Harpo is left-handed.
Would love to know how this was done. Wondering if the figures to right and left were filmed beforehand and projected on a screen...
And also reversed as the violin and cello are both mirror-image
Well with the possibilty's they had back then the answer is simple. The music is recorded before. And its filmed three times. ( that was a technique to make appear a person two times on the same shot) There are no mirrors or screens. The stage is build like that: there is just an empty frame where harpo sits behind. They film it once: for instance the harp. The redo it and put the same film in. This time he sits in the frame woth the cello. etc... alot of work and planning and it has to be executed VERY precise. This is why its so brilliant !
@@IngmarRuttens❤How is the multiple images of Harpo playing the harp as if between two parallel mirrors explained?
The multiple mirror effect is at time point 4:44 in the video
@@IngmarRuttens they didn't have the ability to double, or triple expose the film. It was probably shot in 3 separate takes and blended in editing where they sync up all of them.
magical
I read somewhere that Mario Castelnuovo Tedeschi composed for this scene...
Sure enough, there's even a picture of Mario and his Son with the Marx Brothers on the set of the Big Store on Mario's Website.
NGL, this went in a different direction that i expected. I thought the woman mannequin was going to come to life and they would dance together and instead, he just walked past her and started playing the instruments.
gotta admit. i am woefully ignorant of the Marx Bros. I just mostly recognize Groucho and only know Harpo because he doesn't talks and uses the myriad of clown horns he carries to communicate. never actually realized he plays real instruments, but theni realize , back in those times, actors had to have dancing and music backgrounds for theatre performances . .
The brothers started with vaudeville , those shows had a lot of singing and dancing as well as comedic gags. And in their biographies you read all of them learnt to play one or more instruments as children. In general in the first half of 1900 many people, not just actors or the wealthy, could play an instrument or sing, if they could not afford a teacher or going to school they learned by themselves. I know this by my grandparents
There is strong resemblance to Kieth Moon in Harpo .
I think he looks more like Andy Summers ( The Police)
His expression changed when he played.
Yes, his expression always changes when playing harp...
The Marx Brothers, what a treat to watch! Loved viewing them when I was young! Time fly's when your 🤣🤣
Minnie (Miene Schönberg) would be very proud.
Well they didn't call him Harpo for nothing..
Life was good then
Harpocrates is the Greek god of silence.
Wow! I wanted
Ok so he can b his own musical band as well as a director
4:17 Ummm, gotcha, the bass line kept going while he spun the cello.
Yep😄😅😂
None of this would have had the sound and picture recorded at the same time. Hollywood almost always recorded music separately and had the actors "lip synch." It's not always obvious, because unlike television, the film crews would take the time to get the timing right. At least sometimes.
It is part of the joke. Another missed joke is the looseness of the harp strings. The harp strings were loosened so that Wacky (Harpo's character) could pluck them like a violin or a cello. Harpo breaks the fourth at 2:44 presenting an awe-filled joy and revealing that he has loosened them. He does this again as he imitates the next instrument. Compare this to the regular "on screen/in character" reaction at 4:00. These are examples of Harpo’s trademark anarchic humor, which often involved breaking musical instruments or musical and movie conventions. Because his character is mute, we (the audience) are often invited into his head and his internal world.
was the music playing at the beginning an actual song, did it have a name, or was it untitled and made just for the film.
In the description there is a list of pieces some people commenting guessed
Would like to have the song list…
Read the comments below, someone guessed some of the music in this video ( Mozart)
The second piece is Beethoven's Minuet in G.
@@peterswires8439 Thank you 🌻for this piece of information , I'm going to add it to description
Brilliance 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
i never considered. . is this why he's called Harpo?
honestly, i've never actually seen a male harp player. . .
Yes, I've read it is probably the origin of his stage name.. . It's true a male harp player is unusual
chi oggi ?
Prego ?
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The harp should be a single action….but I love it anyway!
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What was he playing?
I don't know. It sounds like a mixed of classical and modern themes
@@giocodispecchi I found out the name of the first and last one. Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile" - 1. Allegro.
@@giocodispecchi The other was Beethoven’s Minuet in G.
@@peterrraklliproductions2020 Great ! Thank you for your research🌼🌻🌼🌻
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People really had to be bored to watch this stuff
Never thought these funny at all
how?
I think it would have been a thrill to get harp lessons from him.