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That Talking Mule is Back...and the Army's Got Him - Again! - Francis Goes to West Point
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Title: Francis Goes to West Point

Release Date: 1 Jul 1952

Runtime: 1h 21m

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director: Universal International Pictures

Production Companies: Universal International Pictures

Overview: Francis the talking mule gets his owner in and out of trouble while he is taking basic training at West Point.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.8 (12 votes)

Cast

  • Peter Stirling: Donald O'Connor
  • Barbara Atwood: Lori Nelson
  • Cynthia Daniels: Alice Kelley
  • William Norton (as Palmer Lee): Gregg Palmer
  • Wilbur Van Allen: William Reynolds
  • Col. Daniels: Les Tremayne
  • Chadwick - Football Coach: Otto Hulett
  • Cpl. Thomas (as Dave Janssen): David Janssen
  • Cpl. Ransom: James Best
  • Francis (as Francis the Talking Mule): Chill Wills
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