A Day at the Races (1937)
A veterinarian posing as a doctor and a race-horse owner and his friends struggle to help keep a sanitarium open with the help of a misfit race-horse.
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Top Billed Cast
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Gil Stewart -
Judy Standish -
Mrs. Emily Upjohn -
Whitmore -
Morgan -
Cokey 'Flo' -
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Director:
Sam WoodWriters:
Robert Pirosh (screen play), George Seaton (screen play), George Oppenheimer (screen play), Robert Pirosh (original story), George Seaton (original story)All Cast & Crew
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Trivia
Al Boasberg, the man most responsible for shaping the early comic persona of Jack Benny, was initially given top billing among the film's writers. In what was to become one of the first major disputes over film writing credit, Boasberg (primarily a gag man) sought sole credit for the comedic scenes, leaving credit for the screenplay itself to Robert Pirosh and George Seaton. MGM bitterly fought this and punished Boasberg by listing him under the others. A furious Boasberg had his name removed from the film completely.
Quotes
Judy:
Who's Doctor Hackenbush?
Tony:
I don't know. But if she wants a Hac-ken-a-bush, she's gonna get a Hac-ken-a-pus.
Goofs
During the water festival, in one close-up Gil's boat rotates but comes to a very sudden stop, instead of slowing in its turn first, showing it wasn't actually on the water at the time.
Alternate Versions
After the film's opening two musical numbers featuring the songs "I'm Dr. Hackenbush" and "I've got a message from the man in the moon" were removed. This footage is now believed to have been destroyed.
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La Cucaracha(uncredited)
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Danced by Groucho Marx with Esther Muir
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Musical | SportDetails
Release Date:
11 June 1937Language
English, Italian
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USAContribute to this page
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