Francis the Talking Mule (1950)

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Here is the delightfully funny film that introduced Francis, the smart alecky talking mule who continues to enchant audiences of all ages with his yackety takking, wise-cracking antics. In this hilarious family gem, Francis takes on the United States Army, and neither on will ever be the same! When Francis' pal Peter (Donald O'Connor) tries to explain that a talking mule rescued him from behind enemy lines, unbelieving superiors take Peter for a crackpot and loss him into the booby hatch. Meanwhilek, Francis shows up with new plans of heroic action. But every time Peter tries to convince his commanding officers that Francis' figt of gab is a credit to the service, they stash him back in the loony bin. Of Course, Francis stubbornly refuses to talk to outsiders, making Peter's job of convincing anyone that much harder. But when a five star general demands some answers, Francis and the Army get a big suprise. Chill Wills is the voice that gives Francis his kick in this cinematic treat that marks the saucy mule's sidesplitting debut.