Francis the Talking Mule: 7 Film Collection - BLU-RAY

On a mission in World War II, G. I. Peter Stirling (Donald O'Connor) is rescued by InchFrancis the Talking MuleInch(1950), that's right, an Army mule who can talk... but only to him. Stirling's claim that his four-legged pal speaks lands him in a padded cell before the pair are recognized for their heroic deeds. Debut entry in the popular series co-stars Patricia Medina, with Chill Wills supplying Francis' voice. The ranch where Francis the talking mule (voiced by Chill Wills) resides is in trouble, so the loquacious creature goes to work, helping a race horse get it's confidence back in InchFrancis Goes to the RacesInch (1951). With Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie. Next, after Pete (O'Connor) is given an appointment to a military academy, he brings along his four-legged pal in InchFrancis Goes to West PointInch (1952). And, when Pete sets his sights on becoming a reporter, it's up to his big-eared buddy to come up with some hot scoops in InchFrancis Covers the Big TownInch (1953). Francis tags along when pal Pete gets pressed back into service, and has a horselaugh when he's erroneously assigned to an all-women's base, in InchFrancis Joins the WACSInch (1954). Julia Adams, Mamie Van Doren co-star. Peter (O'Connor) has to set sail for Coronado when Francis is about to be sold as surplus in InchFrancis in the NavyInch (1955). Martha Hyer, Jim Backus co-star. In the final series entry, Francis gets a new human sidekick (Mickey Rooney), a new voice (Paul Frees), and some spooky murders to solve, in InchFrancis in the Haunted HouseInch (1956). Virginia Welles, David Janssen co-star. 10 hrs. Total. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.