Francis Goes to the Races

Francis Goes to the Races

88 mins | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | May 1, 1951

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.

Francis Goes to the Races

88 mins | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | May 1, 1951

Francis Goes to the Races
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.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Universal International Pictures
Original title Francis Goes to the Races
Directors Arthur Lubin
Writers David Stern, Oscar Brodney, Robert Arthur

Cast

Donald O'Connor

as Peter Stirling

Piper Laurie

as Frances Travers

Cecil Kellaway

as Colonel Travers

Jesse White

as Frank Damer

Barry Kelley

as Roy Square Deal Mallory

Hayden Rorke

as Rogers

Vaughn Taylor

as Chief Inspector Carrington

Larry Keating

as Head Steward

Chill Wills

as Francis The Talking Mule (as Francis the Talking Mule)