Francis in the Navy

1955
Approved
1h 20m

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5.7/10

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Martha Hyer, Donald O'Connor, and Molly in Francis in the Navy (1955)

A story following Lieutenant Peter Stirling and his dream of being in the Navy.

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A story following Lieutenant Peter Stirling (Donald O'Connor) and his dream of being in the Navy.A story following Lieutenant Peter Stirling (Donald O'Connor) and his dream of being in the Navy.A story following Lieutenant Peter Stirling (Donald O'Connor) and his dream of being in the Navy.

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

775

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Francis
(as Francis the Talking Mule)

Erville Alderson

Man on Park Bench
(uncredited)

Hy Averback

Prescott
(uncredited)

Bill Baldwin

Narrator
(voice)
(uncredited)

Storyline

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Trivia
First credited film appearance of Clint Eastwood (Jonesey).

Connections
Featured in The Big Fix (1978)

Soundtracks
Yankee Doodle
(uncredited)
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Featured review

10/10

A talking mule!!???

Not only can this mule talk, but he can act!!! How did they ever teach him to act so well? Its amazing. You never see any decent acting mules in today's movies, let alone one that can act.

"Francis in the Navy" showcases the titular mule at his best, proving that Francis is not only a scene-stealer but also an essential part of the film's charm. His legacy is not just that of a humorous animal sidekick but as an iconic character who broke the mold for how animals were portrayed on screen. Francis's performance in this film is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of classic Hollywood entertainment.