Large original autograph and drawing in Harpo's hand in yellow crayon over the face of his actual LP recording of "Stardust," RCA Victor #P-320. The other side includes his "Tea for Two" rendition. Sadly cracked in several places, but all the pieces have been neatly fit together and mounted to a rigid backing and framed. From a remarkable collection of in-person obtained autographs in this same LP format. 13 x 13 inches (33 x 33 cm).
The second-born of the Marx Brothers, Harpo was a unique comic performer whose style was influenced by clown and pantomime traditions of a previous era. He was well known by his trademark big, poofy, curly hair, his top hat, and a horn and although he never talked during performances (although he often blew a horn or whistled to communicate), he frequently used props (such as a walking stick with a built-in bulb horn), and he played the harp. Many film buffs argue that the lovable mute was in fact the funniest of the Marx Brothers without ever saying a word. Harpo officially became a mime after a theater critic supposedly noted that he was brilliant…until his character spoke. Harpo never uttered another sound.
Large original autograph and drawing in Harpo's hand in yellow crayon over the face of his actual LP recording of "Stardust," RCA Victor #P-320. The other side includes his "Tea for Two" rendition. Sadly cracked in several places, but all the pieces have been neatly fit together and mounted to a rigid backing and framed. From a remarkable collection of in-person obtained autographs in this same LP format. 13 x 13 inches (33 x 33 cm).
The second-born of the Marx Brothers, Harpo was a unique comic performer whose style was influenced by clown and pantomime traditions of a previous era. He was well known by his trademark big, poofy, curly hair, his top hat, and a horn and although he never talked during performances (although he often blew a horn or whistled to communicate), he frequently used props (such as a walking stick with a built-in bulb horn), and he played the harp. Many film buffs argue that the lovable mute was in fact the funniest of the Marx Brothers without ever saying a word. Harpo officially became a mime after a theater critic supposedly noted that he was brilliant…until his character spoke. Harpo never uttered another sound.