Francis Goes to West Point

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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