Francis in the Navy
"That talking mule is back... and the Navy's got him!"
Originally released in 1955. Francis in the Navy is a comedy/family film. directed by Arthur Lubin. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald O'Connor, Martha Hyer, and Richard Erdman
Synopsis
In the U. S. Army intelligence office, bumbling lieutenant Peter Stirling receives a coded message from his friend, Francis, a talking mule. The note urges Pete to hurry to the Coronado, California naval base, where Francis is about to be sold as surplus. Pete rushes to the train station, but before he can board, nurse Betsy Donevan mistakes him for her shell-shocked brother, Navy boatswain Slicker Donevan. She tries to forcibly remove his uniform so he will not get into trouble for impersonating an Army officer. Finally she realizes that Pete is not Slicker but merely his mirror image.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis in the Navy about?
In the U. S. Army intelligence office, bumbling lieutenant Peter Stirling receives a coded message from his friend, Francis, a talking mule. The note urges Pete to hurry to the Coronado, California...
Who directed Francis in the Navy?
Francis in the Navy was directed by Arthur Lubin.
How long is Francis in the Navy?
Francis in the Navy has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Francis in the Navy released?
Francis in the Navy was released on August 24, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Francis in the Navy?
The main cast of Francis in the Navy includes Donald O'Connor, Martha Hyer, Richard Erdman, Jim Backus, Clint Eastwood.