In July 1937, an America-vs.-England pro-celebrity tennis doubles match was organized, featuring Marx and Ellsworth Vines playing against Charlie Chaplin and Fred Perry, to open the new clubhouse at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club. Marx appeared on court with twelve rackets and a suitcase, leaving Chaplin—who took tennis seriously—bemused, before he asked what was in it. Marx asked Chaplin what was in his, with Chaplin responding he didn't have one. Marx replied, "What kind of tennis player are you?" After playing only a few games, Marx sat on the court and unpacked an elaborate picnic lunch from his suitcase.
In July 1937, an America-vs.-England pro-celebrity tennis doubles match was organ,ized, featuring Marx and Ellsworth Vines playing against Charlie Chaplin and Fred Perry to open the new clubhouse at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club. Marx appeared on court with twelve rackets and a suitca?se, lea:ving Chaplin—who took tennis seriously—bemused, before he as.ked what was in it. Marx asked Chaplin what was in his with Chaplin responding he didn't have one. Marx replied, "What kind of tennis player are you?" After playing only a few games, Marx sat on the court and unpacked an elaborate picnic lunch from his suitcase