Reacting to A DAY AT THE RACES (1937) | Movie Reaction

[@ricochetjack7579]

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx.

[@carm3d]

...and too moist.

[@BeeWhistler]

Words to live by.

[@erinesque1889]

I’d horsewhip you if I had a horse!

[@joesky011]

That quote used to adorn the wall of a book shop in Brisbane. I used to laugh every time I walked by it.

[@luvthetube07]

Just one more thing, before she passed, I met Maureen O'Sullivan who played the owner of the sanitarium (she is best known as Jane in the Tarzan movies). She said the Marx Brothers were kind, but just as funny off camera as on.

[@truthtransistorradio6716]

I saw an interview with her. Apparently, Groucho had the hots for her, but she didn't like funny men.

[@luvthetube07]

I understand 👍🏾 😅

[@harveylee51]

@@truthtransistorradio6716 She fancied TARZAN was he funny unintentionally so lol 😆 yes she was a beautiful woman who can blame Groucho .

[@stevensprunger3422]

I keep re-watching these reactions just to see you laugh Dawn Marie

[@maclen1210]

At the end, when Harpo and the other jockey collided and fell off their horses, they each got on the other’s horse, and the other jockey won riding Harpo’s horse.

[@Amir67S]

The black dancers are all part of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers dance troup, who performed The dance scene from Hellzapoppin' (1941), arguably the most iconic lindy hop clip in history:

[@BuffaloC305]

Each one of these has almost a keyword I remember - this is the "buying racebooks" and "thank you/thank YOU" routine.

[@Githerax]

"Them two look so similar when Harpo's not doing his funny faces" Groucho, Harpo and Chico could, and did, swap costumes and perform as each other at any time.

[@melenatorr]

The story was that when they were growing up, Chico and Harpo looked so much alike that Chico could get himself a piano job, let Harpo actually work there, and go out to find another one for himself.

[@williamward446]

Chico and Harpo were self-taught on their respective instruments...

[@jcastromex]

Here are the 13 Marx Brothers films in order of release: The Cocoanuts (1929) Animal Crackers (1930) Monkey Business (1931) Horse Feathers (1932) Duck Soup (1933) A Night at the Opera (1935) A Day at the Races (1937) Room Service (1938) At the Circus (1939) Go West (1940) The Big Store (1941) A Night in Casablanca (1946) Love Happy (1949) I recommend "Animal Crackers" next!

[@WallyHartshorn]

Animal Crackers is my favorite, but apparently it is not available for streaming ANYWHERE. I’ve no idea why.

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

If I remember right Love Happy is Marilyn Monroe's first film.

[@Joe-hh8gd]

@@WallyHartshorn Animal Crackers was restored, including additional cut footage added back in, and released on Bluray. In fact, their first 5 films ( the Paramount years) were remastered as well and included as a set. Look great, better than I've ever seen them, especially considering a couple are now almost 100 years old. No Marx fan should be without it.

[@jcastromex]

@@enchantedwooddesigns3462 "Dangerous Years" (1947) is her first film appearance but "Love Happy" is her 4th. Groucho Marx once told Marilyn that she had the best ass in the business (of show business, that is)! 🥸

[@WallyHartshorn]

@@Joe-hh8gd, getting it on Blu-ray would be good, of course. I’m just puzzled by the lack of ANY streaming option. 🙁

[@StephenDouthart-f8r]

I loved them as a kid and it's a joy rediscovering them and watching someone from your generation enjoying them as much!😊

[@tanterliser]

On KZbin is a audio recording of, A evening with Groucho . At carnegie hall New York. I have the original on cd. Very funny 😂

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Can't wait for Dawn to end an upload by singing "Hello, I must be going..." Fun fact: when they were younger, Chico would help support the family by playing piano. Sometimes he would overbook and Harpo would impersonate him and perform in his place.

[@LordVolkov]

Which makes it extra funny that Chico impersonated Harpo on I've Got A Secret

[@truthtransistorradio6716]

When the 2 horses fell, the men also fell off. They got back on the wrong horse and accidentally switched.

[@snootybaronet]

W. C. Fields is an absolute must see, comic genius. I recommend "It's a Gift" (1934) and "The Bank Dick" (1940).

[@sneezindragon]

Also, "you're telling me", is a great wc fields movie. Your correct, wc fields is a must see.

[@gerardcote8391]

Also this may be hard to find but Harold Lloyd in Safety Last, one of the greatest stunt films ever. At the time the stunt work was so shocking that women were fainting and elderly men were having heart attacks and had to be rushed to the hospital.

[@highstimulation2497]

there's a movie called "the bank dick?"

[@sneezindragon]

@@highstimulation2497 a "dick" is what they used to call a detective, or guard back then. Not so much now days.

[@snootybaronet]

@@highstimulation2497 yep, back in the day, it wasn't referring to the male genitalia, a dick was a detective, usually working in a private capacity for a bank, hotel etc.

[@ink-cow]

Their earlier Monkey Business is a must-see, and makes the best use of Zeppo. Even earlier, Animal Crackers has Groucho in his most iconic role. Hooray for Captain Spaulding! That one is practically a play put on film.

[@CEngelbrecht]

Their first two films, The Cocoanuts & Animal Crackers, were in fact popular Broadway plays they had done, just put to film.

[@erinesque1889]

Animal Crackers is my favourite today. Tomorrow it might be Monkey Business

[@ericjanssen394]

Crackers IS a play put on film, back when the Marxes were doing stage shows--Hence the whole "Excuse me, I'm about to have a Strange Interlude" in-joke scene: "If this were a Eugene O'Neill play, I could tell you both what I think of you! You're just lucky the Theater Guild isn't putting this on...And so is the Guild!"

[@highstimulation2497]

you now, there's some mighty pretty country around here...

[@highstimulation2497]

living with your folks-

[@peterblood50]

The woman you keep seeing is Margaret Dumont. She was a successful stage actress and singer. She married a millionaire and retired from the stage but, after her husband died in the 1918 influenza epidemic, she accepted her first role in a Marx Brothers story. Groucho called her "The fifth Marx brother."

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

She was the perfect foil for them.

[@peterblood50]

@OB Cooke That's the way I heard it as well.

[@jayelgy383]

Judy is played by Maureen O' Sullivan, mother of Mia Farrow.

[@blechtic]

...and Tarzan's wife.

[@ShawnRavenfire]

I'm surprised I didn't know that!

[@foljs5858]

"Saw the same horse when I had my eyes examined" - he says it because Chico just gave him a bogus horse name that is random letters, so it looks like the random sets of letters an optician makes you read when you have an eye exam

[@TremorBee]

I have so many books and have a hard time finishing them. I got Harpo Speaks and have read it 3 times. He's my favorite and it's just him telling stories from his childhood up to his life after the movies. He's a genuinely good guy for sure! I highly recommend it!

[@maclen1210]

Yes, there were 5 Marx brothers. By age, it was Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo and then Zeppo. There was a firstborn son, born before Chico, but died a few months after birth. Gummo was in the group early in their career in Vaudeville, but quit before the team went onto playing on Broadway and then into movies. Gummo was replaced by Zeppo. Really enjoy watching your reaction videos, Dawn. Keep them coming.

[@richardadams4928]

It blows my mind that Chico apparently disliked the piano, considering how good he was at it and how entertaining it was to watch him play.

[@jimperry6463]

Animal Crackers is next. This dinner scene has one of my favorite lines ever: "Pull in your ears! You're coming to a tunnel!" The giggles won't stop.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

My favorite. So many great lines a d moments. "You left out a Hungadunga!"

[@briangroboski4751]

Once you've seen all the Marx Brothers movies, you can continue with Groucho by watching his game show "You Bet Your Life." I don't think the shows would be suitable for reactions, but you'd get a satisfying dose of Groucho. There are 529 episodes!

[@gmaqwert]

They’re even better than the movies

[@Raven5150]

Is that the show where croucho said he loves his cigar but takes it out of his mouth every once in a while? Yeah that would make an amazing reaction video, it's not the worst thing on KZbin.

[@BuffaloC305]

And do WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER? with Tony Randall, Jayne Mansfield, John Williams and... well...shhh

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

You Bet Your Life is so much fun! I found them available on Tubi, and what a quick wit that guy has! He's all about the improv

[@stevensprunger3422]

Oh yes you bet your life are used to watch that as a kid my parents and I would watch that they’re great He had on guests Occasionally I believe Salvador Dali was on once…..

[@tanterliser]

Isn't it wonderful to find these films that give such joy❤️🤣

[@R._Thornhill]

I can’t tell you how much I’ve loved you watching the Marx Bros. You actually get them! Most young people don’t. You always (mostly) laugh in all the right places. I’ve seen all their movies before, but you make me laugh as if it was the first time.

[@reteipdevries]

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[@frugalseverin2282]

"Animal Crackers" from 1930 is my favorite, it has all 4 brothers and is the funniest I think.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Agreed. It has the most laughs per minute of any of their films I reckon.

[@ggmiethe]

The book by Harpo called “Harpo Speaks” is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Also “Monkey Business” is a very good Marx Brothers film too.

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

DANNY KAYE! You'd like Danny Kaye's movies!

[@robinstevenson6690]

Just subscribed. I love your movie reactions - - especially to the older (vintage) films!

[@LordVolkov]

"They look so similar when he's not making funny faces" Chico actually went on the TV show "I've Got A Secret" as Harpo and no one knew. They all share such similar facial features that Groucho's painted mustache and Harpo's curly wig really transform whichever puts them on.

[@ellaharris1386]

Absolutely! It’s really fun looking at pictures of them when they were young and trying to tell them apart.

[@brianlouky]

Sanitarium is like a spa or retreat

[@byroniasmaximus924]

I love that a younger person is discovering the Marx Bros. And i love your laugh! Reminds me when i was a kid watching them for the 1st time.

[@greggpangle4385]

My soul is warmed

[@maximillianosaben]

I’m loving this Marx Bros. journey you’re on! This movie is one of their highest regarded.

[@jackmessick2869]

From what I understand Harpo's playing was not the standard method of playing a harp. It was his own unique style.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Yes. He studied a painting of a woman playing a harp and assumed that it was the correct technique. Years later he sought a teacher and the teacher had him play for him. Harpo later realised that he was basically paying the teacher to be his audience. The harp teacher was so fascinated by Harpo's bizarre technique that he couldn't really do anything to help him, but he was enjoying watching Harpo too much.

[@alberthall1456]

My favorite is "At the Circus". Lydia the Tattooed Lady.

[@richardgasson7283]

I know that you said that you don't like reading but I have to tell you that Arthur's autobiography, Harpo Speaks, is one of the funniest books that I ever read. Very funny and a remarkable life

[@cliffchristie5865]

I guess you missed the part where the riders fell into the muddy water and inadvertently switched horses when they remounted.

[@MIKELIN8]

The romantic lead (taking Zeppo's place) in this movie is Allan Jones. His son was a well-known popular singer named Jack. Jack Jones sang the theme song for "The Love Boat". Groucho is my favorite of the Marx Brothers. He was the master of the one-liner.

[@AI_Image_Master]

I think that the Cocoanuts is my favorite Marx Brothers film. Made on the change over from Silent to talkies in 1929. Lots of singing and dancing to showcase the sound. They filmed it during the day while performing Animal Crackers at night on Broadway, which was also made into a movie.

[@LordVolkov]

Their early movies are almost entirely their Vaudeville skits organized into features and I love it.

[@DevlinDomini]

Already had plans to rewatch Fawlty Towers around the holidays. So the videos you did helped make make Christmas all that much more fun.

[@bermuda1243]

You've still got The Big Store, and Go West to look forward to. Marx Brothers are just amazingly fun 😂 so happy you discovered them 😁

[@GairBear49]

Don't forget the early movies The Coconuts , Animal Crackers and Monkey Business as well as At The Circus, A Night In Casablanca and Love Happy. Some aren't the greatest movies, but they are always Marx Brothers funny.

[@MobilDJ50]

so forward thinking, the final scene celebrating on the track, all the black people from the stable scene, fists full of money, portrayed as winners

[@gerardcote8391]

My favorite one. I hope you also do Peter Sellars films too. He was in the Pink Panther films and a very funny film called After the Fox.

[@bigbow62]

I really love the reactions & I'm so glad you enjoy old classic Hollywood movies 🎬 If you want more laughs, put the Abbott & Costello movies on the must watch list ! There are so many... The horror movies are great... Abbott and Costello meet the Wolfman Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein ....and on & on...etc. Abbott and Costello join the Army You can also add these classic comedies You Can't Take it with You (1938) Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

[@CitiesTurnedToDust]

I would love to see you veer into more of the early 20th century comedians -- Charlie Chaplin (CITY LIGHTS) Harold Lloyd (SAFETY LAST), Buster Keaton (THE GENERAL) the Three Stooges (shorts, not their movies). There's also a very very funny movie made in the 90s in the same style called "Man of the Century" that would be really good for reaction.

[@nealhoffman7518]

I have the whole Harold Lloyd collection.... he's amazing, and it took me ten minutes to realize that I was watching a talkie after all his silent films

[@corawheeler9355]

City Lights has the best final scene of any movie ever

[@nealhoffman7518]

@corawheeler9355 maybe, but Girl Shy definitely has the best proto-chase scene in any movie

[@AdamNisbett]

The General is one of my favorite movies ever when paired with a decent music backing that’s custom for the movie rather than just generic random music. Sadly it doesn’t get reacted to much at all since people don’t seem to have interest in silent films.

[@nealhoffman7518]

@AdamNisbett that's why I've never recommended Safety Last. I thought about it, but decided to see if had been done. I found 2 reactions, one was like 10 minutes

[@glennwisniewski9536]

Don't know if anyone mentioned it but actress Maureen O'Sullivan (Judy Standish) is the mother of actress Mia Farrow (star of Rosemary's Baby and TV's Peyton Place).

[@thomastimlin1724]

I read the Groucho Letters, it's hilarious. Also his autobiography, Groucho and Me, and another one called Memoirs of a Mangy Lover Also I highly recommend Harpo's Autobiography: "Harpo Speaks." He really did speak but not in public, or on camera, to keep up the mystique of his beloved character. He really could play the harp, taught himself, all wrong technique in which harp players were in awe of. There is also a one man stage play about Groucho which I saw once...terrific! It may be on youtube somewhere. And of course there a 2-3 good biographical documentaries about the Marx Brothers as well.

[@jimmywalker4884]

The story about "the murder game" in Harpo Speaks is my favorite stories of his.

[@vincegamer]

Glad you are enjoying the Groucho letters. Groucho Marx was possibly the funniest man who ever lived.

[@monsterfromid66]

You absolutely have to watch Monkey Business (1931) because it has one of the single funniest scenes ever committed to film. All 4 Marx Bros have to get off a ship they've been stowing away on by impersonating Maurice Chevalier (big movie star and singer at the time). Just trust me on this.

[@danjtrudeau]

I strongly suggest going back to their earlier Paramount films. A Day at the Races is the beginning of a decline, though it's still funny. I strongly suggest going to Animal Crackers next. Also, the best intro book about their career is Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Sometimes Zippo by Joe Adamson. It's an easy read and good overview of their careers.

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Dawn might like to watch some of Groucho's appearances on television. He appeared on several game shows and had a game show of his own, "You Bet Your Life". All are available on You Tube.

[@joyofcookies]

“If I were any closer I’d be in back of you.” Is something I quote often

[@williambevins]

Animal Crackers, The Big Store and At The Circus are all good Marx Bros movies.

[@corawheeler9355]

After you've seen the Marx Brothers, treat yourself to Laurel & Hardy. I suggest 'The Music Box' or 'Big Business', a silent film that will have you in stitches.

[@jake1976]

Two to go that are any good. "At the Circus" & "Room Service."

[@beatmet2355]

The tootsie frootsie scene is my favorite

[@edcasey52]

When Groucho going back and forth with Whitmore over the phone always kills me.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

I used to walk like Groucho when I wanted to make serious time without running. It's no more difficult than walking normally and I really did go about twice as fast. I also liked to skip, which is even faster. I was a strange child.

[@mariashrieves3641]

I vote Big Store for the next Marx Brothers. Harpo, Chico, Groucho, Zeppo and Gummo their manager brother. There was a 6th brother but he died very young

[@Gosperella26]

Lobe these movies and Brothers. Got Groucho's autobiography. Glad to know I'm not the only one who takes a long time to read or finish a podcast.

[@ShawnRavenfire]

Definitely watch "Monkey Business." Zeppo has a much bigger role in that one.

[@tomstanziola1982]

Dawn, I love your reactions to the Marx Brothers films!!! Your laughter is so adorable, I laugh right along with you. I'm so glad you enjoy these talented performers. Your genuine love for them gladdens my heart. ❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@gary6956]

Check out their early movies, "The Cocoanuts", "Animal Crackers" & "Monkey Business", which were basically filmed versions of their stage shows. I also would recommend Groucho's "You Bet Your Life" shows, which allowed him to showcase his great and quick wit. These started on radio and later aired on TV, both of which you can find online.

[@johnny12022]

Later in life, Harpo tried several times to take harp lessons to learn to play properly, but every time the "instructor" was so amazed he could actually make music with his horrible technique, and just wanted to watch him play

[@chucku00]

There's never a dull moment with Groucho, this man's mind worked on another level.

[@melenatorr]

Yes indeed, Sig Ruman was in "Night at the Opera". He was a wonderful supporting actor, able to bring you to tears of laughter and sometimes fear. He has a featured role in a lovely movie called "Ninotchka", famous for being the first screen comedy starring the mysterious, dramatic and elusive Greta Garbo. Here's a clip from that movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naXIiWabmbWqeck

[@creech54]

"Monkey Business" next, then "The Coconuts" to finish the four brothers' movies. Gummo was the 5th brother that was never in any of their films.

[@unclerabbit254]

This is the second time we hear Harpo sing with his brothers as they're wash their hands. First time in Monkey Business when the four stowaways hide in barrels.

[@louismarzullo1190]

Since you asked, my 2 favorite (only) Christmas gifts were a cat calendar (I have 2 cats) & your fearsome eyebrows reacting to "It's a Wonderful Life". Enjoy the letters!

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Something about the idea that a particular combination of keys played, can cause a piano to instantly disintegrate, is wonderful to me! Imagine if someone did it by accident!

[@walterfechter8080]

I grew up watching the films of The Marx Brothers and W.C. Fields. Their comedy is timeless. Cheers -- W

[@alankohn6709]

Sanitarium is a word that has fallen out of use they were specialised hospitals some for treatment of certain chronic diseases such as TB others were for convalescence so people who were recovering from serious illness could do so under medical supervision. On the other hand other sanatoriums were more health retreats offering a mix of health programs some of which were sensible others were little more than quack medicine such as cold water treatments, electricity baths (you sat in a bath with a low power electric current running through it) and the like. There is a fun movie called 'The Road to Wellville' set in the famous Battle Creek Sanitarium run by Dr Kellogg who along with his brother invented Corn Flakes. The movie is played for humour but it does show the mix of quite sensible treatments such as diet and exercise combined with the sheer quackery. These days the closest you'll find is health retreats offering new age treatments.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Groucho did a few movies on his own with other stars, usually him receiving 3rd billing for comic relief. Copacabana, Mr. Music, Double Dynamite, A Girl in Every Port, Will success Spoil Rick Hunter, Skidoo

[@waynemarvin5661]

Don't forget "Cocoanuts", Dawn Marie! It was their first movie. They're stowaways on a ship. Hilarious!

[@ShawnRavenfire]

"Cocoanuts" was the one about the hotel. "Monkey Business" was the one about the ship.

[@waynemarvin5661]

@@ShawnRavenfire You are correct. My error.

[@MrRondonmon]

The reason this is my Fav. is it has a top notch musical entre alongside all the humor. By the way, Judy played Jane in the original "hit" Tarzan movies. there were others before, but only one was huge hit. P.S. they weren't doing black face to play a black role like Al Jolson and others, they did it to try and evade the authorities, like Gene Wilder did in Silver Streak with Richard Pryor in 1976 (great movie). So, that is not the same as "Black Face" per se.

[@BaccarWozat]

Silver Streak is a great comedy. The weirdest thing in it is Patrick McGoohan plays a villain who gets to drop the N bomb.

[@MrRondonmon]

@@BaccarWozat Yes, I have been a Christian 37 years and its OK for them to drop God's name as a curse word endlessly, but saying a word that actually means Black in Spanish has become the Holy Grail, I don't get it tbh. The let does this with words, look at them now, its WOKE agenda is a joke.

[@evolvetrooper]

The big store and a Night in casablanca is hilarious also lol

[@joesky011]

They do look alike. Zeppo would often dress up as Groucho (with his painted moustache) for their live shows.

[@handfuloftrains4781]

That running "Thank you / Thank YOU" just killed me.

[@VikingJeff]

Gabe Kaplan does a one man show as Groucho Marx. I think it is from the early eighties and really enjoyed it. I think I saw it on youtube somewhere if you are interested.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

It's very good.

[@BuddyFellows-xd9yn]

Sadly they cut out a song in this one that was amazing, named after groucho's character

[@alanr4447a]

With "A NIght at the Opera", "Duck Soup" and "Horse Feathers" under your belt, it'll be hard to keep your trousers up. You could also go for some "Animal Crackers"! You could also kill two birds with one stone by watching "My Little Chickadee".

[@luvsumkahlua7730]

HARPO Has a Grand Singing Voice, CHICO is So smooth, GROUCHO is So polite & ZEPPO is Somewhere Else...?

[@quixote6942]

The Rider falling off the Horse is what Happened to Christopher Reeve (Superman).

[@stevensprunger3422]

I haven’t seen this movie in forever I love watching the marx brothers with you Dawn Maria

[@larasemerad2605]

Young lady played Jane in the 1930's Tarzan-Johnny Weismiller.

[@wadeheaton7518]

Monkey Business!!!

[@laudanum669]

The scene @7:30 with Chico selling Groucho the racing books is one of my all time favorite bits.

[@allencampbell1058]

Her laugh is like Fallons

[@GetMeThere1]

In those days, a "sanitarium" most often meant a place where people with tuberculosis went to try to rest and recover.

[@TheTrashStash]

there were 6, but the first one born died before he was 1 year old. then there was chico, harpo, groucho, gummo, and zeppo

[@glen1ster]

3:23-- A sanatarium is a specialized hospital for the treatment of specific diseases, related ailments, and convalescence. 3:49--I didn't know Jerry Lee Lewis was in this.

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

Thank you Dawn Marie!

[@777petew]

Great how you can love films that are practically 90 years old.These guys were marvellous. Ignore anything you find non pc. The black troupe were included with love.

[@galandirofrivendell4740]

I've always liked A Night in Casablanca.

[@philipcochran1972]

Some of their routines (tooty fruity ice cream) are straight off the stage. The cultural interludes (ballet, opera etc) introduced audiences to art forms they otherwise would not see.

[@peterholmes3011]

If you want an old British comedy you could try Will Hay in Oh Mr Porter. Classic.

[@dannyspelman1468]

Zeppo is in the oldest Paramount ones. When they moved to MGM, they became 3.

[@clarencewalker3925]

The young actress is Margaret O'Sullivan, the mother of actress Mia Farrow. Also the male singer, Alan Jones, is the father of Jack Jones, who sings the theme from "The Love Boat." I could do without the blackface.

[@randyferengi1128]

Were you deeply offended by "White Chicks" by the Wayans bros?

[@CLHays]

"Monkey Business" is a great Marx Brothers film... co-starring Thelma Todd (the blond actress from Horse Feathers). I'd recommend watching that one. "Animal Crackers" is a good film that has great Marx Brothers *moments* in it (that is to say, the scenes without the Marx Bros are a bit slow/boring... but it's still very good fun, overall). And yes, both have Zeppo.