Francis in the Navy
1955, English. Directed by Arthur Lubin.
That talking mule is back... and the Navy's got him!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 24 August 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Devery Freeman
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Francis in the Navy: quick answers
What should I watch before Francis in the Navy?
Watch Francis Goes to the Races (1951), Francis Goes to West Point (1952), Francis Covers the Big Town (1953), and Francis Joins the WACS (1954) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after Francis in the Navy?
Next in the series: Francis in the Haunted House (1956).
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How long is Francis in the Navy?
Francis in the Navy runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Francis in the Navy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Francis in the Navy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 August 1955. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Francis in the Navy?
If you liked Francis in the Navy, try Under Wraps 2, Rugrats Go Wild, Beethoven's Christmas Adventure.
Who directed Francis in the Navy?
Francis in the Navy (1955) was directed by Arthur Lubin and stars Donald O'Connor, Martha Hyer, Richard Erdman.