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Groucho In TotoJON RUMNEY AS GROUCHO MARX
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Groucho In Toto
'A tribute to the life and style of Groucho Marx"
Starring Jon Rumney, with Lyn Webster and James House, written by Alec Baron. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Shaw Theatre, London. (TX 11/12/82)
Starring Jon Rumney, with Lyn Webster and James House, written by Alec Baron. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Shaw Theatre, London. (TX 11/12/82)
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Jon Rumney: Born in Berlin 1928, died June 2023.
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Jon Rumney as Groucho Marx in "Groucho in Toto" (1982)
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A clip featuring Jon Rumney as the legendary comedian Groucho Marx, in "Groucho in Toto". The programme retells Groucho's life story as well as recreating his act. It was broadcast on 11th December 1982.
Made by The Bright Thoughts Company for Channel 4), and unseen for over 40 years. LICENSING ENQUIRIES: - Contact The Bright Thoughts Company (Please note - we are unable to provide copies for private use) |
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A selection of stills from the live show to illustrate a selection of scenes within the successful stage show about the life and lifestyle of the legendary Groucho Marx. For further details, get in touch.
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Groucho was a shattering experienceWhilst working on the BRIGHT THOUGHTS production "Groucho in Toto" at the Shaw Theatre, TVi cameraman Derek Chason was covering the final minutes of the show with his usual degree of enthusiasm.
Groucho, however, in the guise of Jon Rumney, was running late for another appearance in the West End, and in his haste to depart made an unscheduled dive for the wings. Determined to capture the final seconds of the stars' retreat, Derek, with eye firmly glued on to the electronic viewfinder, followed in hot pursuit straight through a plate-glass table. Despite the unnerving experience of having shards of glass dancing around his ankles Derek continued to record the show with his usual aplomb - the mark of a true professional. "You're in good company with TVi." Broadcast, 9 May 1983
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