Robert Greig
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Robert Greig was an Australian-American actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1930 and 1949, usually as the dutiful butler. Born Arthur Alfred Bede Greig, he was the nephew of Australian p
Greig in Algiers (1938)
Publicity photo from Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Chico Marx, Greig, and Harpo Marx in his film debut, Animal Crackers (1930)
Animal Crackers (1930 film)
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Animal Crackers is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film starring the Marx Brothers and directed by Victor Heerman. It is based on the brothers' 1928 musical Animal Crackers by George S. Kaufman and Mo
Robert Greig
…Maritza. His next production was the Marx Brothers' comedy Animal Crackers, in which he portrayed "Hives" the butler. He reprised the role in the 1930 film version, which was his movie debut and set the pattern for much of his career, as he was often cast as a butler or other servant. He performed in several other…
Theatrical release poster
Groucho as Captain Spaulding in a 1928 publicity photo for the stage musical
Kaufman Astoria Studios, pictured in 2014
Cover of the sheet music for the song "Why Am I So Romantic"