These goofy comedies made more money than anyone expected and director Lubin went on to create another successful talking equine for television in Mr. Ed.
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05/12/08
Francis the Talking Mule (1950)
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Synopsis: In this original film in the Francis the Talking Mule franchise, a heroic, but anxious soldier, Peter Stirling (Donald O'Connor) strikes up a friendship with Francis, the Army mule. Unfortunately... [More]
Starring: Chill Wills, Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina, ZaSu Pitts
Director: Arthur Lubin, David Stern
Reviews for Francis the Talking Mule
1 - 4 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
With information culled (as near as dammit) from the horse's mouth, raw second lieutenant O'Connor becomes a hero of the Burma campaign and, not unnaturally, a candidate for the funny farm.
05/12/08
It holds a few good laughs -- especially for mules.
05/12/08
Top CriticThe film is funnier in concept than it is in demonstration, but it has endured over time and is pleasant, repeatable entertainment.
05/12/08
1 - 4 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
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