Francis Goes to West Point
That Talking Mule is Back...and the Army's Got Him - Again!
NR 1952 · 81 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Francis the talking mule gets his owner in and out of trouble while he is taking basic training at West Point.
Directed by Arthur Lubin · Written by Oscar Brodney
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Donald O'Connor Peter Stirling -
Lori Nelson Barbara Atwood -
Alice Kelley Cynthia Daniels -
Gregg Palmer William Norton -
William Reynolds Wilbur Van Allen -
Les Tremayne Colonel Daniels -
Otto Hulett Chadwick -
David Janssen Corporal Thomas -
James Best Corporal Ransom -
Chill Wills Francis (voice) (uncredited) -
Leonard Nimoy Football Player (uncredited)
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