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Off to the Races
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Off to the Races

1937-02-05 · 58 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy · Drama · Romance

The Jones family's uncle George enters his trotting horse in the fair grounds race. The family helps raise the entrance fee and care for the horse.

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Directors
Frank R. Strayer
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jed ProutyJed ProutyJohn Jones
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonMrs. John Jones
Shirley DeaneShirley DeaneBonnie Jones
Slim SummervilleSlim SummervilleUncle George
Russell GleasonRussell GleasonHerbert Thompson
Florence RobertsFlorence RobertsGranny Jones
Kenneth HowellKenneth HowellJack Jones
George ErnestGeorge ErnestRoger Jones
June CarlsonJune CarlsonLucy Jones
Billy MahanBilly MahanBobby Jones
Ann GillisAnn GillisWinnie Mae
Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesFred 'Snowflake' ToonesEbbie
Chick ChandlerChick ChandlerSpike
Ruth GilletteRuth GilletteRosabelle
Carol AdamsCarol AdamsGirl (uncredited)

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