---
title: "A Day at the Races"
year: 1937
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-day-at-the-races-1937"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11939
imdb_id: "tt0028772"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 241
content_rating: "NR"
---

# A Day at the Races (1937) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-day-at-the-races-1937

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Day at the Races is a 1937 American comedy film and the seventh film starring the Marx Brothers, Groucho, Harpo, and Chico. The cast also includes Allan Jones, Maureen O'Sullivan, and Margaret Dumont.

Like the 1935 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature A Night at the Opera, this film was a major hit. The story follows Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy as they attempt to save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The Marx Brothers attempt to save a sanitarium by winning a race with a finicky horse."

### Why Watch
- Features the Marx Brothers in their seventh film together
- Includes musical elements with songs and dances
- A major hit comparable to A Night at the Opera

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves a veterinarian posing as a doctor
- Tone & Suitability: This 1937 comedy and music film features gags, songs, and dances.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #american-comedy, #musical-comedy, #marx-brothers-classic, #horse-racing-plot

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Wood
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

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

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is A Day at the Races worth watching?
The film was a major hit, similar to the Marx Brothers' previous feature A Night at the Opera.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The film stars the Marx Brothers, Allan Jones, Maureen O'Sullivan, and Margaret Dumont.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is an American comedy and music film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Day at the Races — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11939)
- [A Day at the Races (film)](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/A_Day_at_the_Races_(film))
- [데이앳더레이스 (A Day At The Races) - 1부, 1937](https://www.7-star.net/bbs/board.php?bo_table=hall_video&wr_id=2463)
- [A Day at the Races](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1214749)

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