
A Day at the Races
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This 1937 comedy film, directed by Sam Wood, features the iconic Marx Brothers—Groucho, Chico, and Harpo—in a zany adventure centered around a financially troubled sanitarium. Groucho plays Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, a veterinarian posing as a human doctor, who, along with his brothers, concocts a scheme to save the sanitarium by winning a big horse race. The film is renowned for its slapstick humor and musical numbers, showcasing the Marx Brothers’ unique comedic style. While it did not win any major awards, it remains a classic example of their work. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 51min
Views:297
Release:1937
Release Date:1937-06-11
Genre:Best Sport, Comedy, Family, Music, Musical
Director:Sam Wood
Actors:Allan Jones, Chico Marx, Douglass Dumbrille, Esther Muir, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Leonard Ceeley, Margaret Dumont, Maureen O’Sullivan, Sig Ruman
Country:United States of America
Company:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 win & 1 nomination total
Budget:$2,016,000
TMDB:7.1
Rotten Tomatoes:95%
FilmAffinity:7.7
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