Francis Goes to the Races

Francis Goes to the Races (1951) is a comedy, family film directed by Arthur Lubin rated 6.5/10.

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.

Cast

Donald O'Connor

Peter Stirling

Piper Laurie

Frances Travers

Cecil Kellaway

Colonel Travers

Jesse White

Frank Damer

Barry Kelley

Roy Square Deal Mallory

Hayden Rorke

Rogers

Vaughn Taylor

Chief Inspector Carrington

Larry Keating

Head Steward

Chill Wills

Francis (voice) (uncredited)