Official movie poster for A Day at the Races (1937), a comedy music film

A Day at the Races(1937)

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

7.1(238)1h 49m1937-06-11
ComedyMusic

A Day at the Races Synopsis

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.

A Day at the Races (1937) is a comedy and music film directed by Sam Wood, released on June 11, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx and Allan Jones. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 238 ratings.

Director:
Sam Wood
Writers:
George Seaton, George Oppenheimer, Robert Pirosh
Producers:
Sam Wood, Irving Thalberg, Lawrence Weingarten
Cinematographer:
Joseph Ruttenberg
Composer:
Franz Waxman
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget:
$2,016,000
Revenue:
$2,305,000
Status:
Released

A Day at the Races (1937) Trailer

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A Day at the Races Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 238 ratings.

talisencrw

10/10

One of the greatest comedies of all time, period--and the finest comedic group at their peak, though I slightly prefer Duck Soup. Still, you won't find any better than this. Their hilarity and zaniness of the core trio is spellbinding, and their consistent comedic inventiveness is remarkable. The pacing, utilizing the occasional charming musical passages of both Chico and Harpo, are to provide a necessary…

Reviewed on July 3, 2016

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A Day at the Races – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch A Day at the Races online?

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A Day at the Races (1937) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in A Day at the Races?

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The main cast of A Day at the Races (1937) includes Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Allan Jones and Maureen O'Sullivan. The film was directed by Sam Wood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was A Day at the Races released?

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A Day at the Races was released on June 11, 1937 and runs for 1h 49m.

Is A Day at the Races worth watching?

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A Day at the Races (1937) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 238 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for A Day at the Races?

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Yes. The official A Day at the Races trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.