Francis Goes to the Races
Francis Goes to the Races

Movie·1951·1h 28m

Francis Goes to the Races

A Riot of Laughs when Francis Talks to Horses - and gets the Winner of every Race!

Directed By

Arthur Lubin

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

In this funny sequel to the popular Francis the Talking Mule, the talkative Mule and his pal Peter get a job working on a horse-breeder's ranch. They end up saving it from financial ruin when Francis, who has the inside track with the racehorses, provides Peter with names of the winners before the races are run. Sure enough Peter finds himself with a fistful of cash and uses it to buy a racehorse for the farm. Unfortunately, the horse he chooses is suffering from a debilitating lack of confidence. When not dealing with the mare, Peter finds time to court the horse breeder's niece and trying to avoid the gangsters who want in on the winnings.

Written By

Oscar Brodney, David Stern

Producer

Leonard Goldstein

Cinematography

Irving Glassberg

Editor

Milton Carruth

Themes

horsesequelprologuemuleharness racingpsychotronic film

Production House

Universal International Pictures

Audience Score

66%

14 votes

Skip11%
Timepass26%
Go for it38%
Perfection25%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Donald O'Connor

Donald O'Connor

Peter Stirling

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Frances Travers

Cecil Kellaway

Cecil Kellaway

Colonel Travers

Jesse White

Jesse White

Frank Damer

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

Roy Square Deal Mallory

Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

Rogers

Vaughn Taylor

Vaughn Taylor

Chief Inspector Carrington

Larry Keating

Larry Keating

Head Steward

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Francis (voice) (uncredited)

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Crew

Arthur Lubin

Arthur Lubin

Director

Oscar Brodney

Screenplay

Robert Arthur

Story

David Stern

Screenplay

Leonard Goldstein

Producer

Irving Glassberg

Irving Glassberg

Director of Photography

Milton Carruth

Editor

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