The Marx Brothers Biography
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Born: Oct 23, 1892
Died: April 21, 1977
Gummo Marx was the fifth son of Minnie and Sam Marx. While the census of 1900 gives 1892 as his birth year, on his death certificate and his grave the year 1893 is given.
He is the Marx Brother that is almost forgotten by the fans. The reason for this is that Gummo had stopped performing with the boys before they became stars on Broadway. He and Groucho were the original performers in the family, both appearing in an act known as the Three Nightingales. Actually Gummo was the first of the boys to be on the stage. He appeared with his Uncle Julius in a ventriloquism act.
When Gummo joined the army he was replaced on stage by Zeppo. Gummo went into business selling dresses and cloth after the war and continued at it until he was lured back to show business. Not as a performer but as a partner in a talent agency. He managed his brothers for years and made a good name for himself as an agent.
Important dates in the live of Gummo Marx:
| 23 Oct 1892 | Milton "Gummo" Marx is born |
| 1909 | The Three Nightingales: Groucho and Gummo are joined by Mabel O'Donell for this singing trio managed by Minnie Marx |
| Jan 1910 | Harpo joins The Three Nightingales to form The Four Nightingales |
| Feb 1910 | When joined by Minnie Marx and aunt Hannah Schickler The Four Nightingales become The Six Mascots |
| 1912 | Fun in Hi Skule is the first musical sketch of the Brothers. This half-hour 'school act' features the four brothers, Paul Yates and others |
| 1913 | Mr. Green's Reception is a followup to Fun in Hi Skule |
| 1914 | Home Again is developed from the second half of Mr. Green's Reception |
| 1918 | In The Cinderella Girl Zeppo replaces Gummo. This musical comedy is written by Jo Swerling with music by Gus Kahn |
| 16 Mar 1929 | Gummo marries Helen von Tilzer |
| 1930 | Robert, son of Gummo and Helen, born |
| 21 Apr 1977 | Gummo dies |
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