Francis Goes to the Races

Release Date: 1951-05-01

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.

Rating: 6.5 / 10

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

Crew

Arthur Lubin - Director
Robert Arthur - Story
Oscar Brodney - Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein - Producer
Frank Skinner - Music

Reviews

r96sk:

The one where Francis does the <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/bottle-cap-challenge">Bottle Cap Challenge</a>. Take that, Statham! <em>'Francis Goes to the Races'</em>, while still a lacklu...