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Francis Goes to the Races

Francis Goes to the Races

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 1, 1951

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

User Score

65%

Original Title

Francis Goes to the Races

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Director

Arthur Lubin

Description

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.