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Francis Goes to the Races · 1951

Francis Goes to the Races (1951) is a Comedy / Family / Fantasy film directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway.

ComedyFamilyFantasy

Overview

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, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White, Barry Kelley, Hayden Rorke, Vaughn Taylor, Larry Keating

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Frequently asked

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.

When was "Francis Goes to the Races" released?

Francis Goes to the Races was released in 1951.

Who stars in "Francis Goes to the Races"?

The cast includes Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White.