Synopsis
In this entertaining episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx takes the audience on a humorous journey through his thoughts on the classic film Samson and Delilah. He begins by recalling an invitation to Cecil DeMille's Rejection Room, where he had the opportunity to watch the film featuring Hedy Lamour and Victor Mature. Groucho sets the stage with his trademark wit, preparing listeners for a comedic critique of the film's casting choices.
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