A Day at the Races(1937)
Three Great Laff Stars ! . . . more gags and gals . . . more songs and dances !
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.
Movie: A Day at the Races
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