Found download results for talking mule at my download. Francis francis the talking mule is a film directed by arthur lubin with donald oconnor, patricia medina, zasu pitts, ray collins, year. Download text the talking mule ole feller one time had uh mule. Apr 09, 2006 francis 1950 behind enemy lines in burma, g. Arthur lubin directed from sterns original screenplay what. Francis the talking mule was a mule character who became a celebrity during the 1950s as the star of seven popular universalinternational film comedies. Fun little trailer for such a, well, unexceptional movie. In 1950, the first of the movies starring molly, francis the talking mule, was released and was a hit. Even so, its still a fun film to watch, especially if you like donald oconnor. Francis the talking mule dvd 1950 universal studios. Francis goes to the races was the second of seven francis the talking mule movies. Peter donald oconnor is rescued by a talking mule named francis.
Made mostly in the 1950s and starring donald oconnor, each tape and slipcover is in excellent shape. Pencils and inks credits for this sequence from alberto becattini may 14, 2007 comic story. A dimwitted lieutenant is labeled a lunatic when he insists a. The official universal studios entertainment facebook page. The talking mule masterpieces of american literature. An openended interview with zasu pitts to promote the film.
Duplicate a donkeys duty sermon by ralph andrus, matthew 21. Francis francis the talking mule 1950 filmaffinity. The hand of peter stirling open the pages of the novel revealing the credits of. Francis 1950 aka francis the talking mule francis goes to the races 1951 francis goes to west point 1952 francis covers the big town 1953 francis joins the wacs 1954. Francis is good enough for any hall of fame there is. Francis the talking mule 1950 welcome to the lamp movie poster data base the only crossreferenced movie poster research database on the internet. The last one, francis in the haunted house was the only one that had mickey rooney as francis s buddy. The truthful soldier stirling didnt know how to lie about his source of information, the talking army mule, francis, so he was treated as a lunatic and led to one after another hilarious situations, where the mule was the only one that appeared in his right mind.
Interview with zazu pitts francis historical old time. Spuzz favorite favorite favorite february 23, 2006 subject. For myself the gentleman will always be enthusiastically remembered for the fugitive. Believe it or dont david janssen actually appeared in three francis the talking mule films including francis goes to west point 1952, francis in the navy 1955 and francis in the haunted house 1956. Francis goes to the races francis the talking mule. Francis is a 1950 american blackandwhite comedy film from universalinternational that launched the francis the talking mule film series. Including all 7 movies from one of the most beloved comic series, donald oconnor stars as bewildered soldier peter stirling, who is helped out of one tricky situation after another by the unlikeliest of heroes, his pal francis. A leading lady of the 1950s, the britishborn actress starred in mr. This talking mule from missouri was a star neighbors. Looking back on it now, however, after nine years of televisions mister ed and the current plethora of talking cartoon animals, it seems a bit dated. Donald oconnor plays the naive lieutenant and francis is voiced by the western twang of chill willis. His career was ruined, however, when, in 1965, he was caught in a scandalous homosexual. The original comedy featuring francis the talking mule stars donald oconnor singin in the rain as a dimwitted but liekable soldier who becomes the laughing stock of the military when he insists that his mule can talk. Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52.
Francis the talking mule is released, the first of seven movies in one of universals most profitable franchises of the 1950s. Francis goes to the races francis the talking mule 1951. The distinctive voice of francis is a voiceover by actor chill wills six francis sequels from universalinternational followed this first effort. Second lieutenant stirling is separated from his platoon behind japanese lines, and there he. Francis the talking mule complete collection features the hilarious escapades of the delightfully funny, old army mule who happens to talk. Francis is a 1950 american blackandwhite comedy film from universal international that launched the francis the talking mule film series.
Francis the talking mule 1950 he directed the next four efforts from the team hold that ghost 1941, in the navy 1941, ride em cowboy 1942 and keep em flying 1942 they were released in a different order to how they were shot. A talking mule was quite original back in 1950 when i first saw this film. Francis the talking mule, west germany complete title francis ein esel herr general. Watch francis the talking mule 1950 full movie online. Army captain david stern iii wrote short sketches about francis, a talking mule in burma during the war against the japanese.
One of the most beloved family films of all time, francis the talking mule stars donald oconnor as a bewildered soldier who befriends an old army mule. It is not a silly idea to put a movie like francis in a hall of fame, nor for movies like ma and pa kettle films, these days any movie that doesnt have something you would be ashamed. Janssen was under contract for a short period with universal pictures generally cast in nothing roles. If youre familiar with the term horses ass, then you should well know what a mule s ass is going to signify. Francis the talking mule updated their cover photo. Apr 23, 2015 one of the most beloved family films of all time, francis the talking mule stars donald oconnor as a bewildered soldier who befriends an old army mule. Donald o conner stars as a soldier who discovers that a mule can speak, and when he. Francis the talking mule francis goes to the races dvd. One of the most beloved family films of all time, francis the talking mule stars donald oconnor as a bewildered soldier who befriends an old. Francis is produced by robert arthur, directed by arthur lubin, and stars donald oconnor and patricia medina. This male offspring of a donkey and a horse has the power of speech. Character francis the talking mule appears in 26 issues.
For myself the gentleman will always be enthusiastically remembered. One of the most beloved family films of all time, francis the. A movie starring molly as the talking mule followed each year for the next six years. Actrices et acteurs francis, le mulet qui parle 1950 francis, le mulet qui parle, casting du film. One of the bestremembered animal stars in film, francis the talking mule was first seen in the simplytitled francis 1950, produced at universal pictures. The distinctive voice of francis is a voiceover by actor chill wills. So, one mawnin when he sleep late, he havin his coffee an he sen his son to ketch ole bill. Apr 08, 2008 even though a mule s average lifespan is 30 to 40 years, francis is probably dead by now. About the movies of francis the talking mule universal pictures francis 1950 this debut of the francis series costars patricia medina, and the united states army. This is a comedy series from the 1950s and i am guessing it appeals to a pretty. Chill wills, actor in westerns and voice of francis the mule. Donald oconnor, patricia medina, zasu pitts, imdb rating. A talking mule helps a hapless soldier uncover an enemy agent. Audiences never guessed that francis s true identity was a more guarded secret than the technique that made him appear to talk.
Francis the talking mule collection by xploit 2018 1. The character originated in the 1946 novel francis by former u. Francis the talking mule on dvd 025192118579 from universal. Movie titles are francis the talking mule 1949 francis goes to the races 1951 francis goes to west point 1952 francis covers the big town 1952 francis joins the wacs 1954. Before francis the talking mule, southern sharecroppers and slaves told this story.
He takes a bumbling reporter named david prescott under his wing and the two of them set out to solve the crime. The ranch where francis the talking mule voiced by chill wills resides is in trouble, so the loquacious creature goes to work, helping a race horse get its confidence back in francis goes to the races 1951. If people all have enough sense as this talking mule does, the world will be a much better place than its present condition. Peter is placed in a padded cell before the pair are recognized for their heroic deeds. Staring zasu pitts, ray collins, patricia medina and john mcintire. Army captain david stern iii 19092003, son of newspaper publisher j. Francis the talking mule the beautiful and talented mule that starred with donald oconnor in six laughfilled, rollicking major motion pictures, then one with mickey rooneywas originally named molly. The original comedy featuring francis the talking mule stars donald oconnor singin in the rain as a dimwitted but likeable soldier who becomes the laughing stock of the military when he insists that his mule can talk. After another studio turned down the property, universal bought the rights for a film. Arkadin, abbott and costello in the foreign legion and francis the talking mule. The truthful soldier stirling didnt know how to lie about his source of information, the talking army mule, francis, so he was treated as a lunatic and led to one after another.
Francis the talking mule complete collection available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Arthur lubin directed from sterns original screenplay what would become a series of 6 films, with spinoffs. The film which started it all is, as mentioned, francis, the talking mule running time 87. Francis the talking mule complete collection by arthur lubin. Home video trailer from universal studios home entertainment. Peter stirling, gets sent to the psychiatric ward whenever he insists that an army mule named francis speaks to him.
Rent francis the talking mule francis goes to the races 1950 starring donald oconnor and mickey rooney on dvd and bluray. He was originally in a novel, but eventually appeared in movies and. American army officer well, 2nd looie err, lieutenant peter stirling has managed to lose his unit while on patrol in burma during world war ii. Watch francis the talking mule 1950 full movie online m4ufree. We have over 189,000 titles with over 90,000 posters online and crossreferenced with s of articles on all associated topics, s of poster artists, info on all major countries. Francis the talking mule complete collection features the hilarious escapades of the delightfully funny, old army mulewho happens to talk. Seven francis the talking mule movies on video tape. With donald oconnor, patricia medina, zasu pitts, ray collins. Rent francis the talking mule francis goes to the races 1950 on.
This book has 36 pages and was uploaded by darkmark on october 31, 20. Its hard to believe that universal, back in those days was pushing francis as an entry in the comedy hall of fame. Including all 7 movies from one of the most beloved comic series, donald oconnor stars as bewildered soldier peter stirling, who is helped out of one tricky situation after another by the unlikeliest of. Peter donald oconnor was a young soldier in trouble on the battlefield, but he was saved by an unlikely ally with a sharp mind for combat. The picture was a great success and spawned a series for the studio, as well as a miniindustry of francis spinoffs like. Stirling states that it all began when he was stationed in burma. The talking mule molly francis find a grave memorial. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 55 produced by 1 music by 2 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 2 costume design by 1 makeup department 3 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 1. Second lieutenant peter stirling oconnor repeatedly finds himself. Evah mawnin ole man go to ketch him, he say, come roun, bill. Even though it is more than 50 years old it is still hilarious and fun to watch. Francis, known as the brando of the mule set, later went on to head taag talking animal actors guild. When bank teller peter stirling draws whispers and funny looks from his customers, bank manager munroe asks him to explain.
Francis gives a boy with no money for the merrygoround a ride. In the 1950s, universal pictures hit on an absurd premise that would delight millions and make millions. This is such a cute and funny show with francis the talking mule. In the films, francis is supposed to be male his gruff voiceover provided by famous character actor chill wills in 6 of the 7 films but in reality molly was of course a female. See more ideas about donald oconnor, classic hollywood and movie stars. Even though a mule s average lifespan is 30 to 40 years, francis is probably dead by now. Surprisingly, francis played a role in all of the following movies.
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