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Francis Goes to the Races

65 %|May 1, 1951|Comedy, Family, Fantasy

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.

Featured Crew

Arthur Lubin
Director
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Story
Milton Carruth
Editor
David Stern
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Frank Skinner
Music
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography

Cast

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Donald O'Connor
Peter Stirling
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Piper Laurie
Frances Travers
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Cecil Kellaway
Colonel Travers
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Jesse White
Frank Damer
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Barry Kelley
Roy Square Deal Mallory
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Vaughn Taylor
Chief Inspector Carrington
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Larry Keating
Head Steward
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Chill Wills
Francis The Talking Mule (as Francis the Talking Mule)