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Harpo Marx could speak normally and chose to play a silent character.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that Harpo Marx could speak normally and chose to play a silent character?

Partly. One reference item indicates Harpo Marx could speak and adopted the mute clown persona, though it notes he sometimes spoke in live performances and calls the accounts unverified; a forum thread asserts he never actually spoke. The evidence only partially covers the claim and points in both directions.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 1
Harpo Marx
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Harpo Marx. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpo_Marx

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Did Harpo Marx ever speak on film - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board
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Did Harpo Marx ever speak on film - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board. (n.d.). boards.straightdope.com. https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-harpo-marx-ever-speak-on-film/85869

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