Francis Covers the Big Town
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Synopsis
A man who has a talking mule gets a job on a newspaper, and both get mixed up in a murder trial.
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Top Cast
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Donald O'Connor
Peter Stirling
Yvette Duguay
Maria Scola
Gene Lockhart
Tom Henderson
Nancy Guild
Alberta Ames
William Harrigan
Inspector Hansen
Silvio Minciotti
Salvatore Scola
Lowell Gilmore
Jefferson Garnet
Larry Gates
Dan Austin
Hanley Stafford
Dr. Goodrich
Gale Gordon
Evans
Forrest Lewis
Judge Stanley
Chill Wills
Francis (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Flynn
Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney, David Stern
- Original Title
- Francis Covers the Big Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Oscar Brodney, David Stern
Milton Carruth
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Oscar Brodney
Writer
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Francis Covers the Big Town
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What is Francis Covers the Big Town about?
A man who has a talking mule gets a job on a newspaper, and both get mixed up in a murder trial.
Who directed Francis Covers the Big Town?
Francis Covers the Big Town was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Francis Covers the Big Town?
The principal cast of Francis Covers the Big Town includes Donald O'Connor, Yvette Duguay, Gene Lockhart, Nancy Guild, William Harrigan.
When was Francis Covers the Big Town released and how long is it?
Francis Covers the Big Town was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Francis Covers the Big Town based on a book or true story?
Francis Covers the Big Town is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Stern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Francis Covers the Big Town?
Francis Covers the Big Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).