Review of A Day at the Races (1937) by Four Star F — 22 May 2013
Starring the Marx Brothers, the film begins with a pretty young lady who owns a sanitarium near a racetrack. In danger of closing, she brings in a new doctor named Hackenbush (who specializes in horses) and at the same time her love buys a race horse.
A powerful man wants the place closed down so he can build a casino and he is in cahoots with the financial adviser, a wily woman, and the police. However, wanting to help the two lovebirds out, Groucho, Chico, and Harpo lend a wild helping hand.
It all culminates with an uproarious Day at the Races. This film is full of funny moments such as the code book sequence, the dinner and wall papering scene, the medical exam, and of course the final race.
I felt that a lot of the music was an unnecessary added feature.
This review of A Day at the Races (1937) was written by Four Star F on 22 May 2013.
A Day at the Races has generally received very positive reviews.
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