Francis Goes to the Races

Francis Goes to the Races

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

NR 1951 · 88 min · ★ 6.5 · 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.

Directed by Arthur Lubin · Written by Oscar Brodney

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Donald O'Connor Peter Stirling
Piper Laurie Frances Travers
Cecil Kellaway Colonel Travers
Jesse White Frank Damer
Barry Kelley Roy Square Deal Mallory
Hayden Rorke Rogers
Vaughn Taylor Chief Inspector Carrington
Larry Keating Head Steward
Chill Wills Francis (voice) (uncredited)

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