The Marx Brothers skewer medicine and bring home a racetrack winner in the hilarious A Day at the Races. In his favorite role, Groucho is Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush - MD, PhD, RFD, MC, PDQ, BYOB and none of the above - dispensing horse pills and quips with equal glee. Chico, Harpo and favorite foil Margaret Dumont join the fun of this thoroughly thoroughbred comedy. Enjoy tootsie-frootsie ice cream, Dumont's medical exam, Harpo's pretty-girl pantomime sketch, wallpaper wackiness and wall-to-wall hilarity the Marx way.
"Day At The Races" on Blu-Ray by Warner Bros is a timeless comedy classic featuring the legendary Marx Brothers. This 1937 film, directed by Sam Wood, delivers slapstick humor and witty dialogue as Groucho, Chico, and Harpo find themselves embroiled in hilarious antics at a struggling sanitarium and racetrack. The high-definition Blu-Ray edition ensures that every gag shines with crystal clarity for both longtime fans and new audiences alike. Warner Bros, renowned for its rich cinematic history since 1923, has consistently brought iconic films to screens worldwide?its commitment to quality entertainment is evident in this meticulously restored release.
The cast boasts some of Hollywood?s most celebrated comedic talents: Groucho Marx (Julius Henry Marx), famed for his quick wit and distinctive mustache; Chico Marx (Leonard Marx), known for his piano skills and Italian persona; Harpo Marx (Adolph Marx), beloved for his silent mischief and harp performances. Margaret Dumont reprises her role as the perfect comic foil?a frequent collaborator with the brothers?and Allan Jones brings charm as Dr. Hackenbush?s ally. Director Sam Wood was acclaimed for classics like "Goodbye Mr. Chips" (1939) and "A Night at the Opera" (also starring the Marx Brothers). Together with screenwriters Robert Pirosh & George Seaton?both Oscar winners?the team created one of cinema's great comedies.