A Day at the Races (1937)

★ 7.1 1h 49m 236 votes IMDb
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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

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Cast

Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush Died 1977 · New York City, New York, USA Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian and film star famed as a master of wit. His rapid-fire delivery of innuendo-laden patter earned him many admire...
Chico Marx
Chico Marx as Tony Died 1961 · New York City, New York, USA Leonard "Chico" Marx (March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an American comedian and film star as part of the Marx Brothers. His persona in the act was that of a dim-witted con artist, seemingly of r...
Harpo Marx
Harpo Marx as Stuffy Died 1964 · New York City, New York, USA Arthur Adolph "Harpo" Marx (November 23, 1888 – September 28, 1964) was an American comedian and film star. He was the second oldest of the Marx Brothers. His comic style was influenced by clown and p...
Allan Jones
Allan Jones as Gil Stewart Died 1992 · Old Forge, Pennsylvania, USA ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Allan Jones (14 October 1907–27 June 1992) was an American actor and singer. For many years he was married to actress Irene Hervey; their son is American pop...
Maureen O'Sullivan
Maureen O'Sullivan as Judy Standish Died 1998 · Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland Maureen Paula O'Sullivan was born in County Roscommon, Ireland, on May 17, 1911. The future mother of Mia Farrow was a schooldays classmate of Vivien Leigh at the Convent of the Sacred Heart at Roeham...
Margaret Dumont
Margaret Dumont as Emily Upjohn Died 1965 · Brooklyn, New York, USA Margaret Dumont would probably consider it a tragedy that she is best-known for her performances as the ultimate straight woman in seven of the Marx Brothers' films (including most of their best). By...

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talisencrw 10/10 Jul 04, 2016
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 counterpoint to the set-pieces, otherwise it would be too much for a cinephile to take in at one sitting.

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