Groucho Marx
ActingAbout Groucho Marx
Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian and film star famed as a master of wit. His rapid-fire delivery of innuendo-laden patter earned him many admirers. He made thirteen feature films with his siblings the Marx Brothers, of whom he was the third-born. He also had a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television game show You Bet Your Life. His distinctive appearance, carried over from his days in vaudeville, included quirks such as an exaggerated stooped posture, glasses, cigars, and a thick greasepaint mustache and eyebrows.
Groucho Marx Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Groucho Marx reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Groucho Marx's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Groucho Marx's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Going Hollywood: The '30s, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Groucho Marx Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Groucho Marx's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Groucho Marx has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Groucho & Cavett | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Capote Tapes | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mike Wallace Is Here | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Game Changers | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Inside the Marx Brothers | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Unknown Marx Brothers | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | This Is Elvis | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Joys | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians | Self (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Skidoo | God | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Legend of Marilyn Monroe | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Birds Do It | Man Looking Through Window At Melvin Flying | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | One of The Marx Brothers (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Story of Mankind | Peter Minuit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? | George Schmidlap (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Showdown at Ulcer Gulch | Stage conductor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | A Girl in Every Port | Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Linn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Double Dynamite | Emile J. Keck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mr. Music | Groucho Marx | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Love Happy | Sam Grunion | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Copacabana | Lionel Q. Deveraux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Night in Casablanca | Ronald Kornblow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Big Store | Wolf J. Flywheel | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Go West | S. Quentin Quale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hollywood: Style Center of the World | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | At the Circus | Attorney J. Cheever Loophole | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Room Service | Gordon Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sunday Night at the Trocadero | Groucho Marx | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Day at the Races | Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night at the Opera | Otis B. Driftwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Duck Soup | Rufus T. Firefly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Groucho Marx's Home Movies | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Horse Feathers | Professor Wagstaff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | I'll Say She Is | Caesar's Ghost | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Monkey Business | Groucho | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The House That Shadows Built | Caesar's Ghost | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Animal Crackers | Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Cocoanuts | Hammer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Humor Risk | Villain | Super Hit | Similar → |
Groucho Marx - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Groucho Marx?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Groucho Marx is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Groucho Marx acted in?
Groucho Marx has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Groucho Marx?
Other notable films include "Humor Risk", "Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty", and "A Night at the Opera".