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Release Date:
May 1, 1951
Original Title:
Francis Goes to the Races
Genres:
Comedy | Family | Fantasy
Production Companies:
Universal International Pictures
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 88
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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Art Direction:
Bernard Herzbrun
Emrich Nicholson
Characters:
David Stern
Costume Design:
Rosemary Odell
Director:
Arthur Lubin
Director of Photography:
Irving Glassberg
Editor:
Milton Carruth
Hairstylist:
Joan St. Oegger
Makeup Artist:
Bud Westmore
Music:
Frank Skinner
Producer:
Leonard Goldstein
Screenplay:
Oscar Brodney
David Stern
Set Decoration:
Russell A. Gausman
Oliver Emert
Sound:
Robert Pritchard
Leslie I. Carey
Special Effects:
David S. Horsley
Story:
Robert Arthur
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