Francis Covers the Big Town
1953, English. Directed by Arthur Lubin.
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A man who has a talking mule gets a job on a newspaper, and both get mixed up in a murder trial.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Arthur LubinDirector
- Donald O'ConnorPeter Stirling
- Yvette DuguayMaria Scola
- Gene LockhartTom Henderson
- Nancy GuildAlberta Ames
- William HarriganInspector Hansen
- Silvio MinciottiSalvatore Scola
- Lowell GilmoreJefferson Garnet
- Larry GatesDan Austin
- Hanley StaffordDr. Goodrich
- Gale GordonEvans
- Forrest LewisJudge Stanley
- Chill WillsFrancis (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oscar Brodney
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Francis Covers the Big Town: quick answers
What should I watch before Francis Covers the Big Town?
Watch Francis (1950), Francis Goes to the Races (1951), and Francis Goes to West Point (1952) first.
What comes after Francis Covers the Big Town?
Next in the series: Francis Joins the WACS (1954), Francis in the Navy (1955), and Francis in the Haunted House (1956).
Is Francis Covers the Big Town worth watching?
Francis Covers the Big Town doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Francis Covers the Big Town?
Francis Covers the Big Town runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Francis Covers the Big Town have a post-credits scene?
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Francis Covers the Big Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Francis Covers the Big Town is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Francis Covers the Big Town on?
Francis Covers the Big Town isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 June 1953. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Francis Covers the Big Town?
If you liked Francis Covers the Big Town, try My Little Pony: A New Generation, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Who directed Francis Covers the Big Town?
Francis Covers the Big Town (1953) was directed by Arthur Lubin and stars Donald O'Connor, Yvette Duguay, Gene Lockhart.