A Day at the Races(1937)
“Three Great Laff Stars ! . . . more gags and gals . . . more songs and dances !”
Overview
Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.
Director
Sam Wood
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Groucho Marx
as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush
Chico Marx
as Tony
Harpo Marx
as Stuffy
Allan Jones
as Gil Stewart
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Judy Standish
Margaret Dumont
as Emily Upjohn
Sig Ruman
as Dr. Leopold X. Steinberg
Leonard Ceeley
as Whitmore
Douglass Dumbrille
as Morgan
Esther Muir
as 'Flo' Marlowe
Robert Middlemass
as Sheriff
Vivien Fay
as Specialty Dancer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1937
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Day at the Races?▼
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What is A Day at the Races about?▼
Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.
Who directed A Day at the Races?▼
A Day at the Races was directed by Sam Wood and released in 1937. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is A Day at the Races?▼
A Day at the Races has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in A Day at the Races?▼
The cast of A Day at the Races includes Groucho Marx as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, Chico Marx as Tony, Harpo Marx as Stuffy, Allan Jones as Gil Stewart, Maureen O'Sullivan as Judy Standish and more.
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