
A Day at Santa Anita
Synopsis
Orphaned horse-trainer's little daughter has reciprocated bond with horse, which needs her presence to win races.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sybil Jason
Peaches Blackburn
Marcia Ralston
Mrs. Van Gordon
Matthew Beard
Eclipse (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Biff, Blackburn's Trainer (uncredited)
Bette Davis
Bette Davis (uncredited)
Olivia de Havilland
Olivia de Havilland (uncredited)
Gordon Hart
Bogard - Child Welfare Official (uncredited)
Hugh Herbert
Hugh Herbert (uncredited)
Allen Jenkins
Allen Jenkins (uncredited)
Al Jolson
Al Jolson (uncredited)
Ruby Keeler
Ruby Keeler (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Racing Official (uncredited)
Rosalind Marquis
Tess Crayton (uncredited)
Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Mr. Crayton (uncredited)
Cyril Ring
Railbird (uncredited)
Edward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson (uncredited)
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Cloudy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Connolly
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- A Day at Santa Anita
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Connolly
Crane Wilbur
Howard Jackson
Ray Rennahan
Harold McLernon
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Connolly
Director
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Harold McLernon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Day at Santa Anita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Day at Santa Anita about?
Orphaned horse-trainer's little daughter has reciprocated bond with horse, which needs her presence to win races.
Who directed A Day at Santa Anita?
A Day at Santa Anita was directed by Bobby Connolly.
Who stars in A Day at Santa Anita?
The principal cast of A Day at Santa Anita includes Sybil Jason, Marcia Ralston, Matthew Beard, Joseph Crehan, Bette Davis.
When was A Day at Santa Anita released and how long is it?
A Day at Santa Anita was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for A Day at Santa Anita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Day at Santa Anita was composed by Howard Jackson.



















