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Francis Goes to the Races
Francis Goes to the Races
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  2. Francis Goes to the Races

Francis Goes to the Races

1951
1h 28m
Comedy
Family
Fantasy

Status

Released

Release

1951

Runtime

1h 28m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

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

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
May 1, 1951
Languages
English
Director
Arthur Lubin
Arthur Lubin
Production
Universal International Pictures
Universal International Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

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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