American Comedy and the Marx Brothers
American Comedy and the Marx Brothers
How does one grapple with the past? Many younger Americans have never heard of the Marx Brothers, whose heyday was in the 1930s and 1940s. Understanding begins with decoding the politics, social norms and personalities targeted in their humor. Much of the Marx Brothers’ humor is politically incorrect by today’s standards. Prof. Robert E. Weir will lead an interactive presentation that places the Marx Brothers within a historical context and discusses strategies for dealing with controversial subjects.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Regular $10, Scholarship $-0-
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM on Tue, 8 Apr 2025
Event Supported By
Greenfield Community College Senior Symposia
ca@umass.edu
Artist Group Info
peter.a.jones@comcast.net
John W. Olver Transit Center
12 Olive Street
Greenfield,
Massachusetts
01301