
A Day at the Races
Taste attributes: comedymusicfamilymusicalmusic/dancefastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringall consuming quest
"Three Great Laff Stars ! . . . more gags and gals . . . more songs and dances !"
Boxlist takeExpect a polished, wholesome comedy, light rather than heavy. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Quality rating
7.2 /10
TMDB · 132 votes
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
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.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1937
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











