Francis Goes to the Races
“A Riot of Laughs when Francis Talks to Horses - and gets the Winner of every Race!”
Synopsis
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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Francis Goes to the Races (1951) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney, David Stern
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Francis Goes to the Races
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Oscar Brodney, David Stern, Robert Arthur
Frank Skinner
Irving Glassberg
Milton Carruth
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
David Stern
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Francis Goes to the Races
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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.
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?
The principal cast of Francis Goes to the Races includes Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White, Barry Kelley.
When was Francis Goes to the Races released and how long is it?
Francis Goes to the Races was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Francis Goes to the Races?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Francis Goes to the Races was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Francis Goes to the Races based on a book or true story?
Francis Goes to the Races is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Stern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Francis Goes to the Races?
Francis Goes to the Races holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).