Francis Joins the WACS (1954)

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1h 35min
Comedy, Family
30 Jul 1954 (USA)
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Peter Stirling (with his old friend the talking mule) is recalled to active duty...in the WACs!

Director:

Arthur Lubin

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Peter Stirling (with his old friend the talking mule) is recalled to active duty...in the WACs!

Still of Donald O'Connor and Molly (XI) in Francis Joins the WACS (1954)

Still of Mara Corday, Elsie Holmes (I), Karen Kadler, Donald O'Connor and Joan Shawlee in Francis Joins the WACS (1954)

Julie Adams (I), Lynn Bari, Donald O'Connor, Joan Shawlee and Mamie Van Doren in Francis Joins the WACS (1954)

Julie Adams (I), Donald O'Connor, Mamie Van Doren and Molly (XI) in Francis Joins the WACS (1954)

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	Donald O'Connor	...	Peter Stirling
	Julie Adams	...	Capt. Jane Parker (as Julia Adams)
	Chill Wills	...	Gen. Benjamin Kaye / Francis the Talking Mule (voice)
	Mamie Van Doren	...	Cpl. Bunky Hilstrom
	Lynn Bari	...	Maj. Louise Simpson
	Zasu Pitts	...	Lt. Valerie Humpert
	Joan Shawlee	...	Sgt. Kipp
	Allison Hayes	...	Lt. Dickson
	Mara Corday	...	Kate
	Karen Kadler	...	Marge
	Elsie Holmes	...	Bessie
	Anthony Radecki	...	General's Aide
	Olan Soule	...	Capt. Creavy, Psychiatrist
	Molly	...	Francis (as Francis the Talking Mule)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	Richard Deems	...	Jeep Driver
	Patti McKay	...	Lt. Burke
	Joel Allen	...	Military Policeman (uncredited)
	Dan Barton	...	Corporal MacDonald (uncredited)
	Bobette Bentley	...	WAC Military Policewoman (uncredited)
	Henry Blair	...	Tommy - Bank Messenger (uncredited)
	Lyle Bond	...	Announcer (uncredited)
	Robert Bray	...	Military Police Sgt. Kreuger (uncredited)
	Rye Butler	...	Leader (uncredited)
	John Close	...	Military Policeman (uncredited)
	James Coffey	...	Patrol Leader (uncredited)
	Kathleen Dennis	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	Frances Farwell	...	Husky WAC (uncredited)
	Anthony Garcen	...	Patrol Leader (uncredited)
	Phil Garris	...	Soldier (uncredited)
	Richard Grant	...	Patrol Leader (uncredited)
	Robert Haines	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	Michael Hall	...	George (uncredited)
	Ed Haskett	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	Bonnie Henjum	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	James Hyland	...	Newspaper Man (uncredited)
	Mitchell Kowall	...	Patrol Leader (uncredited)
	Paul Kruger	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	Harold Lockwood	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	Herbert Lytton	...	Sgt., Army Photo Developer (uncredited)
	Muriel Mansell	...	WAC Military Policewoman (uncredited)
	Danna McGraw	...	WAC Sergeant (uncredited)
	Tyler McVey	...	Referee (uncredited)
	Carl O'Bryan	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	Voltaire Perkins	...	Jack - Reporter (uncredited)
	John Phillips	...	Fred (uncredited)
	William Phipps	...	Cpl., Jeep Driver #1 (uncredited)
	Jeanne Shores	...	WAC Corporal (uncredited)
	Barbara Smith	...	Minor Role (uncredited)
	Bert Stevens	...	John - General's Caddy (uncredited)
	Jeanne Tatum	...	Sergeant (uncredited)
	Rusty Wescoatt	...	Railroad Brakeman (uncredited)
	Stuart Wilson	...	Captain (uncredited)
	Sam Woody	...	Blue Soldier (uncredited)
	Lynn Wright	...	Minor Role (uncredited)

Directed by

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Arthur Lubin

Written by

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Herbert Baker	...	(story)

Devery Freeman	...	() and
James B. Allardice	...	()

Dorothy Davenport	...	(additional dialogue) (as Dorothy Reid)

David Stern	...	(character)

Produced by

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Ted Richmond

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producer

Music by

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Irving Gertz	...	(uncredited)
Henry Mancini	...	(uncredited)
Frank Skinner	...	(uncredited)

Cinematography by

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Irving Glassberg

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director of photography

Editing by

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Ted J. Kent
Russell F. Schoengarth	...	(as Russell Schoengarth)

Art Direction by

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Robert Clatworthy
Alexander Golitzen

Set Decoration by

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Oliver Emert
Russell A. Gausman

Makeup Department

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Joan St. Oegger	...	hair stylist
Bud Westmore	...	makeup artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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John Sherwood

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assistant director

Sound Department

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Glenn E. Anderson	...	sound
Leslie I. Carey	...	sound

Special Effects by

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David S. Horsley

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special photography

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Joan Joseff

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costume jeweller (uncredited)

Music Department

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Joseph Gershenson	...	music supervisor
Ethmer Roten	...	musician: flute (uncredited)

Additional Crew

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Lane Carlson

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technical advisor

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Production Companies

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Universal International Pictures (UI) (presents)

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Universal Pictures (1954) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
Empire Universal Films (1954) (Canada) (theatrical)
General Film Distributors (GFD) (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
Universal Pictures Proprietary (1955) (Australia) (theatrical)
Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1955) (Philippines) (theatrical)
Universal Film (1954) (Sweden) (theatrical)
Universal Film (1955) (Norway) (theatrical)
Seven Arts Associated (1964) (United States) (tv) (syndicated)
MCA/Universal Home Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)

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Other Companies

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International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under jurisdiction of: affiliated with A. F. of L.)
United States Army (grateful acknowledgement for cooperation: The Women's Army Corps)
Western Electric (recording)

Storyline

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Plot Summary	On arrival at Fort Chase, ex-soldier Peter Stirling, recalled to active duty, is re-united with his old pal Francis the Talking Mule. Gradually, it dawns on Peter that a clerical error has assigned him to an all-female WAC base, where broad slapstick is the order of the day and Francis has more horse sense than any of the human officers. Too innocent to appreciate the pleasant aspects of his predicament, Peter ends by helping the "enemy" in a war-game battle of the sexes. Written by Rod Crawford Plot Summary
Plot Keywords	animal-character-name-in-title psychotronic-film francis-the-mule-character mule horse See All (8) »
Taglines	The Funniest New Comedy Idea in Years! See more »
Genres	Comedy Family Fantasy
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Certification	Finland:S France:Tous publics Norway:A Norway:A (recommended rating) Sweden:Btl United Kingdom:U United States:Approved (, general audience)

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Also Known As	Francis chez les Wacs (France) Francisquito entre faldas (Mexico) Francis Entre as Boas (Brazil) Francis chez les Wacs (Belgium, French title) Francis bij de Wacs (Belgium, Flemish title) See more »
Runtime	95 min
Country	United States
Language	English
Color	Black and White
Aspect Ratio	2.00 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix	Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Filming Locations	San Diego, California, USA See more »

Did You Know?

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Trivia	The only Francis the Talking Mule movie to credit Chill Wills. This is due to his on-screen appearance as General Benjamin Kaye instead of his usual voiceover duties as Francis. See more »
Movie Connections	Followed by Francis in the Navy (1955). See more »
Soundtracks	I WANT TO ENLIST IN THE WACS See more »
Crazy Credits	The last credit is for 'Francis, the talking mule.' See more »
Quotes	Francis the Talking Mule: What trick is there to talking? Any fool can do it. See more »

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