Part of the Francis the Talking Mule Collection
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Top Cast
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Donald O'Connor
Peter Stirling
Julie Adams
Jane Parker
Mamie Van Doren
Bunky Hilstrom
Lynn Bari
Louise Simpson
Zasu Pitts
Valerie Humpert
Joan Shawlee
Sergeant Kipp
Allison Hayes
Lieutenant Dickson
Mara Corday
Kate
Karen Kadler
Marge
Elsie Holmes
Bessie
Olan Soule
Captain Creavy
Anthony Radecki
Aide
John Phillips
Fred
Chill Wills
Francis (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Devery Freeman, James B. Allardice
- Original Title
- Francis Joins the WACS
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Devery Freeman, James B. Allardice, Herbert Baker, David Stern
Irving Glassberg
Ted J. Kent, Russell F. Schoengarth
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Richmond
Producer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Arthur Lubin
Director
Devery Freeman
Screenplay
James B. Allardice
Screenplay
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 Joins the WACS
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Francis Joins the WACS about?
Peter Stirling (with his old friend the talking mule) is recalled to active duty...in the WACs!
Who directed Francis Joins the WACS?
Francis Joins the WACS was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Francis Joins the WACS?
The principal cast of Francis Joins the WACS includes Donald O'Connor, Julie Adams, Mamie Van Doren, Lynn Bari, Zasu Pitts.
When was Francis Joins the WACS released and how long is it?
Francis Joins the WACS was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Francis Joins the WACS based on a book or true story?
Francis Joins the WACS is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Stern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Francis Joins the WACS?
Francis Joins the WACS holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).