

Off to the Races
“UNCLE SLIM MOVES IN ON THE JONES FAMILY AT THE COUNTY FAIR!”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jed Prouty
John Jones
Spring Byington
Mrs. John Jones
Shirley Deane
Bonnie Jones
Slim Summerville
Uncle George
Russell Gleason
Herbert Thompson
Florence Roberts
Granny Jones
Kenneth Howell
Jack Jones
George Ernest
Roger Jones
June Carlson
Lucy Jones
Billy Mahan
Bobby Jones
Ann Gillis
Winnie Mae
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Ebbie
Chick Chandler
Spike
Ruth Gillette
Rosabelle
Carol Adams
Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
- Original Title
- Off to the Races
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Helen Logan
Writer
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Robert Ellis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off to the Races
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Off to the Races about?
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.
Who directed Off to the Races?
Off to the Races was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Off to the Races?
The principal cast of Off to the Races includes Jed Prouty, Spring Byington, Shirley Deane, Slim Summerville, Russell Gleason.
When was Off to the Races released and how long is it?
Off to the Races was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Off to the Races?
Off to the Races holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).















