Francis Goes to the Races (1951)
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.
Cast
- Donald O'Connor - Peter Stirling
- Piper Laurie - Frances Travers
- Cecil Kellaway - Colonel Travers
- Jesse White - Frank Damer
- Barry Kelley - Roy Square Deal Mallory
- Hayden Rorke - Rogers
- Vaughn Taylor - Chief Inspector Carrington
- Larry Keating - Head Steward
- Chill Wills - Francis (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Oscar Brodney (Screenplay)
- Robert Arthur (Story)
- David Stern (Screenplay)
- David Stern (Characters)
Keywords
horse, sequel, prologue, mule, harness racing, psychotronic film
Trailer
Francis Goes to the Races TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Francis Goes to the Races about?
- 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.
- Who directed Francis Goes to the Races?
- Francis Goes to the Races was directed by Arthur Lubin.
- Who stars in Francis Goes to the Races?
- Francis Goes to the Races stars Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White, Barry Kelley, Hayden Rorke.
- How long is Francis Goes to the Races?
- Francis Goes to the Races has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Francis Goes to the Races?
- Francis Goes to the Races is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was Francis Goes to the Races produced?
- Francis Goes to the Races was produced in United States of America.