Francis Goes to the Races

1h 28min

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.

Cast

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
Vaughn Taylor

Vaughn Taylor

Chief Inspector Carrington
Larry Keating

Larry Keating

Head Steward
Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Francis The Talking Mule (as Francis the Talking Mule)

Release date

1st May 1951

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English