Adventures Of Francis The Talking Mule: Volume 1Adventures Of Francis The Talking Mule: Volume 1

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MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

    Move over Mr. Ed! This stubborn but hilarious talking mule sets a new standard for laughs on the farm. Presented as originally aired in 1.33:1 full-frame, this release offers audio rendered in closed-captioned English Dolby Digital Mono with optional Spanish and French subtitles. This set includes the installments Francis the Talking Mule, Francis Goes to the Races, Francis Goes to West Point, and Francis Covers the Big Town. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:
  • Region: 1
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Subtitle: Eng,Fre,Spa
  • Audio: DDM2.0
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
  • Screen: Black and White
  • Features:
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    • [None specified]
AWARDS
  • P.A.T.S.Y. Awards
  •     Won Award - 1949
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REVIEWS:
  • Francis Goes to the Races, the second in the popular Francis the Talking Mule series of comedies, is an amusing enough entry. As was the case with the later TV series, Mr. Ed, the premise is one that can get played our rather quickly; after all, how many jokes can you get out of the fact that a mule can talk before the law of diminishing returns sets in? Truth to tell, Races is already showing a bit of a strain, but the series is till fresh enough at this point to create the required laughs and smiles. The writers certainly stretch things a bit by bringing in psychoanalysis, and the mule doctor-horse patient sequence is silly enough to be winning. The romantic entanglements are pretty standard, but they don't get in the way of the fun. And, of course, Donald O'Connor and the voice of Chill Wills are around to provide some thoroughly professional performances. Throw in a lovely young Piper Laurie and the always welcome Cecil Kellaway, along with well-paced direction from Arthur Lubin, and the result is fine family entertainment. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi
  • Francis is the very definition of a high-concept comedy. Too often, the creators of such works never really move much beyond the concept, resulting in a film that very quickly runs out of steam. Francis is certainly not a classic, but its creators did build sufficiently upon the premise to create an engagingly silly little flick. The writers haven't bothered with much in the way of explanation where Francis is concerned, especially when it comes to how the mule is capable of speech, and some of the jokes are very obvious; but on the whole, Francis is written with a bit more care than might be expected, and the writers seem to enjoy the story they're concocting. Arthur Lubin's pacing is a bit leisurely, and the film clearly was not a big budget effort, but it does boast the amiable presence of Donald O'Connor and the feisty, raspy vocal work of Chill Wills, as well as the daffy ZaSu Pitts. O'Connor is more likeable than any actor has a right to be, and his quirky way with a phrase or the manner in which he lifts an eyebrow go a surprisingly long way. His is an expert comic performance -- not acting for the ages, but a light, delightful little job that helps lift Francis slightly above the ordinary. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi

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