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.
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Donald O'ConnorPeter Stirling
Piper LaurieFrances Travers
Cecil KellawayColonel Travers
Barry KelleyRoy Square Deal Mallory
Jesse WhiteFrank Damer
Hayden RorkeRogers
Vaughn TaylorChief Inspector Carrington
Larry KeatingHead Steward
Chill WillsFrancis The Talking Mule (as Francis the Talking Mule)Lucille BarkleyElaine Van Renssaleer (uncredited)Keywords
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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.
How long is Francis Goes to the Races?
Francis Goes to the Races has a runtime of 88 minutes.
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