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Three Great Laff Stars ! . . . more gags and gals . . . more songs and dances ! - A Day at the Races
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Title: A Day at the Races

Release Date: 11 Jun 1937

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Comedy, Music

Director: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview: Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's farm by winning a big race with her horse. There are a few problems. Hackenbush runs a high priced clinic for the wealthy who don't know he has his degree in Veterinary Medicine.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (203 votes)

Cast

  • Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush: Groucho Marx
  • Tony: Chico Marx
  • Stuffy: Harpo Marx
  • Gil Stewart: Allan Jones
  • Judy Standish: Maureen O'Sullivan
  • Emily Upjohn: Margaret Dumont
  • Dr. Leopold X. Steinberg: Sig Ruman
  • Whitmore: Leonard Ceeley
  • Morgan: Douglass Dumbrille
  • 'Flo' Marlowe: Esther Muir
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