Dumont, Margaret 1889-1965
Overview
| Works: | 84 works in 207 publications in 3 languages and 6,973 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Comedy films Drama Film adaptations Musical films Western films Variety shows (Television programs) Television comedies Television programs Short films Fiction |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Author, Costume designer, Other |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Margaret Dumont
- Dumont, Margaret( )
- Dumont, Margaret : 75( )
- Dumont, Margaret : Actress by Martin Quigley( )
Most widely held works by
Margaret Dumont
Duck soup by
Marx Brothers(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,846 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After being appointed the dictator of Freedonia, Rufus T. Firefly proceeds to bring the mythical nation to a halt by showing up late and insulting everyone at his inauguration. Hoping to oust the unfit new leader, two spies are sent from the neighboring Sylvania. Soon enough, war is declared between the two nations with outrageous results. Including Groucho's famous mirror scene and final battle scene, it remains as entertaining and relevant today as when first released in 1933
41 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,846 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After being appointed the dictator of Freedonia, Rufus T. Firefly proceeds to bring the mythical nation to a halt by showing up late and insulting everyone at his inauguration. Hoping to oust the unfit new leader, two spies are sent from the neighboring Sylvania. Soon enough, war is declared between the two nations with outrageous results. Including Groucho's famous mirror scene and final battle scene, it remains as entertaining and relevant today as when first released in 1933
A day at the races by
Sam Wood(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1937 and 2004 in English and held by 1,167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Doctor Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's farm by winning a big horse race. The doctor runs into some problems. The doctor runs a high priced clinic for the well-off who do not have a clue that he has a degree in Veterinary Medicine
16 editions published between 1937 and 2004 in English and held by 1,167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Doctor Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's farm by winning a big horse race. The doctor runs into some problems. The doctor runs a high priced clinic for the well-off who do not have a clue that he has a degree in Veterinary Medicine
Animal Crackers by
Victor Heerman(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1930 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 861 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy classic that loosely centers around a painting stolen during a house party held by a wealthy society woman. This film introduces Groucho's most famous character, Captain Spaulding
30 editions published between 1930 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 861 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy classic that loosely centers around a painting stolen during a house party held by a wealthy society woman. This film introduces Groucho's most famous character, Captain Spaulding
The Marx Brothers silver screen collection(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animal crackers: Captain Spaulding, the noted explorer, returns from Africa and attends a gala party held by Mrs. Rittenhouse
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animal crackers: Captain Spaulding, the noted explorer, returns from Africa and attends a gala party held by Mrs. Rittenhouse
Room service(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Room Service: A cash-strapped theatrical troup tries to find a backer and keep from being thrown out of their hotel. At the Circus: The brothers try to keep the cash-strapped circus running by finding a backer
4 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Room Service: A cash-strapped theatrical troup tries to find a backer and keep from being thrown out of their hotel. At the Circus: The brothers try to keep the cash-strapped circus running by finding a backer
Go West ; The big store by
Edward Buzzell(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Go West, it's 1870 and the Marx Brothers are out to get rich in Dead Man's Gulch. In The big store, the brothers reduce an enormous inventory of upscale merchandise into a multilevel disaster as they pursue and evade villains via bicycles, skates, unicycles, broad jumps, shipping chutes, elevator cables, high wires, pole vaults and pseudo-Tarzan chandelier swinging
4 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Go West, it's 1870 and the Marx Brothers are out to get rich in Dead Man's Gulch. In The big store, the brothers reduce an enormous inventory of upscale merchandise into a multilevel disaster as they pursue and evade villains via bicycles, skates, unicycles, broad jumps, shipping chutes, elevator cables, high wires, pole vaults and pseudo-Tarzan chandelier swinging
The Cocoanuts by
Robert Florey(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1929 and 2004 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classic Marx Brothers comedy with Groucho as a hotel owner, Chico and Harpo as con men and Margaret Dumont as a wealthy matron
4 editions published between 1929 and 2004 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classic Marx Brothers comedy with Groucho as a hotel owner, Chico and Harpo as con men and Margaret Dumont as a wealthy matron
W.C. Fields comedy collection(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You're telling me!: Sam Bisbee is an inventor who is the laughingstock in his small town. After demonstrating another failed invention, he meets a princess who promises to use her celebrity to turn his luck around
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You're telling me!: Sam Bisbee is an inventor who is the laughingstock in his small town. After demonstrating another failed invention, he meets a princess who promises to use her celebrity to turn his luck around
The Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis collection(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collegate Comedy Hour: Dean and Jerry bring their unique brand of comedy to one of television's best comedy-variety shows. The smooth crooning style of Dean Martin and the slapstick lunacy of Jerry Lewis mix hilariously with their guests
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collegate Comedy Hour: Dean and Jerry bring their unique brand of comedy to one of television's best comedy-variety shows. The smooth crooning style of Dean Martin and the slapstick lunacy of Jerry Lewis mix hilariously with their guests
A night at the opera by
Sam Wood(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Groucho's outrageous business schemes bring Milan's finest opera stars to New York, with some unexpected stowaways on board--Harpo and Chico. The three of them create a near-riot on the ship, a scandal in New York, and an evening of insanity in the concert hall that the opera world will never forget
4 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Groucho's outrageous business schemes bring Milan's finest opera stars to New York, with some unexpected stowaways on board--Harpo and Chico. The three of them create a near-riot on the ship, a scandal in New York, and an evening of insanity in the concert hall that the opera world will never forget
Laurel and Hardy collection(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Get ready to waltz, runba and pirouette with Laurel and Hardy as the hapless comic duo takes the reins of the Arthur Hurry School of Dancing
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Get ready to waltz, runba and pirouette with Laurel and Hardy as the hapless comic duo takes the reins of the Arthur Hurry School of Dancing
Colgate comedy hour(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two segments of the variety show featuring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two segments of the variety show featuring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
The dancing masters by
Malcolm St. Clair(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The boys would starve to death were it not for their only paying customer, socialite Trudy Harlan. Trudy is in love with Grant Lawrence, an aspiring inventor who needs financial backing for his revolutionary new flame thrower. Laurel and Hardy undertake several moneymaking schemes to help Grant, most of these coming a-cropper. Finally, Ollie remembers an accident-insurance policy taken out on Stan. He tries to arrange an accident so that the boys can collect a huge fee, but this scheme culminates in a wild bus ride, resulting in Ollie breaking his own leg
2 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The boys would starve to death were it not for their only paying customer, socialite Trudy Harlan. Trudy is in love with Grant Lawrence, an aspiring inventor who needs financial backing for his revolutionary new flame thrower. Laurel and Hardy undertake several moneymaking schemes to help Grant, most of these coming a-cropper. Finally, Ollie remembers an accident-insurance policy taken out on Stan. He tries to arrange an accident so that the boys can collect a huge fee, but this scheme culminates in a wild bus ride, resulting in Ollie breaking his own leg
Never give a sucker an even break by
Edward Cline(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1941 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fields plays himself in what begins as a movie-within-a-movie. Slapstick, verbal gags and song blend throughout as Fields, with a newly-adopted orphan niece and a variety of get-rich schemes, tries to sell a script to Esoteric Studios, becomes a wooden nutmeg salesman, skydives, moves in with a tribe of mountain dwellers, and participates in a high speed auto chase
6 editions published between 1941 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fields plays himself in what begins as a movie-within-a-movie. Slapstick, verbal gags and song blend throughout as Fields, with a newly-adopted orphan niece and a variety of get-rich schemes, tries to sell a script to Esoteric Studios, becomes a wooden nutmeg salesman, skydives, moves in with a tribe of mountain dwellers, and participates in a high speed auto chase
Martin & Lewis Colgate comedy hour(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 25 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 25 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The best of Roy Rogers(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Under California stars: Trigger is stolen by horse rustlers as Roy prepares to celebrate his tenth anniversary in pictures with a special broadcast. High adventure ensues
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Under California stars: Trigger is stolen by horse rustlers as Roy prepares to celebrate his tenth anniversary in pictures with a special broadcast. High adventure ensues
The best of Roy Rogers(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Bill Hickok: Roy as Wild Bill Hickok and Sally Payne as Calamity Jane foil the plans of a European agent to seize western territory and control of California's wealth by forcing the state to break away from the union during the Civil War
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young Bill Hickok: Roy as Wild Bill Hickok and Sally Payne as Calamity Jane foil the plans of a European agent to seize western territory and control of California's wealth by forcing the state to break away from the union during the Civil War
A day at the races ; A night in Casablanca ; Room service ; At the circus(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A horse doctor and his friends try to keep a sanitarium from going under; brothers try to thwart Nazis looking to recover a stolen treasure after the war; broke theatrical producers try to find backing while avoiding the landlord; two circus hands and a lawyer try to save a circus for its owner
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A horse doctor and his friends try to keep a sanitarium from going under; brothers try to thwart Nazis looking to recover a stolen treasure after the war; broke theatrical producers try to find backing while avoiding the landlord; two circus hands and a lawyer try to save a circus for its owner
The Marx Brothers in The cocoanuts by
Marx Brothers(
Recording
)
4 editions published between 1981 and 1994 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1981 and 1994 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cocoanuts : 1929 by
Irving Berlin(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Marx Brothers Singer Performer Actor
- Marx, Chico 1887-1961 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Marx, Harpo 1888-1964 Other Costume designer Performer Instrumentalist Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
- Ryskind, Morrie 1895-1985 Author of screenplay Writer of accompanying material Adapter
- Marx, Groucho 1890-1977 Other Performer Actor
- Kalmar, Bert 1884-1947 Scenarist Author of screenplay Arranger Composer
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Perrin, Nat Author of screenplay Author of dialog
Associated Subjects
Art thieves Best friends Bodyguards Business enterprises College presidents Comedians Comedy sketches Dance Dance schools Department stores Dictators Entertainers Explorers Fields, W. C.--(William Claude), Film adaptations Florida Funeral rites and ceremonies Horse racing--Betting Hotels Imaginary wars and battles Impostors and imposture Inheritance and succession Inventions Inventors Jewel thieves Kaufman, George S.--(George Simon), Man-woman relationships Marx Brothers films Medical drama Military training camps Motion picture industry Motion picture plays Motion pictures Opera Orphans Presidents Rich people Ryskind, Morrie, Sanatoriums Spies Stand-up comedy Swindlers and swindling Theater--Finance Theatrical companies Theatrical producers and directors Thieves United States United States, West Upper class Wrestling matches
