A Day at the Races (1937)

Three Great Laff Stars ! . . . more gags and gals . . . more songs and dances !

A Day at the Races (1937) poster

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
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Joseph Ruttenberg, Leonard Smith
Editing: Frank E. Hull
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

veterinarian, musical, femme fatale

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in A Day at the Races?
A Day at the Races stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Allan Jones, Maureen O'Sullivan, Margaret Dumont.
How long is A Day at the Races?
A Day at the Races has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is A Day at the Races?
A Day at the Races is a Comedy, Music film.
What is the budget of A Day at the Races?
A Day at the Races had a budget of $2M.
How much did A Day at the Races gross?
A Day at the Races grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was A Day at the Races produced?
A Day at the Races was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of A Day at the Races?
The themes of A Day at the Races include: Musical Spectacle.