Francis joins the wacs was the fifth in universals comedy series about a talking army mule and his hapless human companion. Francis joins the wacs 1954 cast and crew moviefone. The film was completed in spring of 1954, shot primarily at californias fort ord, with numerous wacs assigned there being employed as extras in a film that pleasingly reflects the result of highquality production values contributed by the universal management. The talking mule molly francis find a grave memorial. A clip from the 1954 film francis joins the wacs donald o. Francis joins the wacs 1954 the movie database tmdb. When youre making a film thats a remake of a 1960s tv show thats almost entirely forgotten, you really may. Francis joins the wacs comedy 1954 720p wwrg download. This is the fifth film in universalinternational francis the talking mule series. Francis the talking mule was a mule character who became a celebrity during the 1950s as the star of seven popular universalinternational film comedies.
Francis joins the wacs is a 1954 american blackandwhite comedy film from universalinternational, produced by ted richmond, directed by arthur lubin, that stars donald oconnor, julie adams, zasu pitts, mamie van doren, and chill wills in two roles, including the distinctive voice of francis in voiceover. Donald oconnor in francis joins the wacs getty images. Francis joins the wacs is a 1954 american blackandwhite comedy film from universalinternational, produced by ted richmond, directed by arthur lubin. This isnt my favorite of the francis films it just struck me as being an obvious excuse to crank out another. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Thanks to a bureaucratic snafu, exgi peter sterling donald oconnor is called into acitive duty and assigned to a wac unit, headed by. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. If you have any corrections or additions, please email us. The fifth in the universal series was reportedly the highestgrossing francis film since the original, and one has to think a supporting cast including julie adams creature from the black.
After some previous military experience francis goes to west point, 1952, and francis joins the wacs, 1954, francis, the jabbering ass, telephones his army pal lt. The distinctive voice of francis is a voiceover by actor chill wills. A clip from the 1954 film francis joins the wacs donald oconnor, allison hayes. Fifth in the series of universal studios talking mule movies, this entry provides very little that is not predictable since the francis films, in spite of their scripted. Despite the strength of her second film role, she played minor roles in her next few films. Her next role, that of iloico in sign of the pagan 1954 opposite jack palance was a major role for her, but it failed to get her noticed for better films. Her first film was francis joins the wacs 1954, in which she played second fiddle to a mule.
Opposite jack palance, she played the part of a siren who ultimately kills him. Francis joins the wacs 1954 directed by arthur lubin. A clip from the 1954 film francis joins the wacs starring donald oconnor, molly the talking mule, joan shawlee sgt. Trailers from hell creature from the black lagoon complete legacy collection. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. In the films, francis is supposed to be male his gruff voiceover provided by famous character actor chill wills in 6 of the 7 films but in reality molly was of course a. I wish universal would rerelease the 2 universal 50s scifi film collections in their correct widesscreen ratios.
Francis joins the wacs 1954 movie moviefone the talking mule accompanies his old army buddy donald oconnor, recalled to active duty with the wacs. Reviewed in the united states on november 22, 2009. Francis joins the wacs film online gratis francis, il mulo parlante wikipedia. Hayes made her film debut in the 1954 comedy francis joins the wacs. This is a list of films produced by universal pictures. Thanks to a bureaucratic snafu, exgi peter sterling donald oconnor is called into acitive duty and assigned to a wac unit, headed by major simpson lynn bari. In the films, francis is supposed to be male his gruff voiceover provided by famous character actor chill wills. Francis the talking mulethe beautiful and talented mule that starred with donald oconnor in six laughfilled, rollicking major motion pictures, then one with mickey rooneywas originally named molly. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of francis joins the wacs with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Francis the mule double features francis covers the big town 1953 francis goes to the races 1951 francis goes to west point 1952 francis in the haunted house 1956 francis in the navy 1955 francis joins the wacs 1954 the. Francis joins the wacs 1954 cast and crew the talking mule accompanies his old army buddy donald oconnor, recalled to active duty with the wacs.
Francis joins the wacs 1954 fantastic movie musings. Francis the talking mule complete collection features the hilarious escapades of the delightfully funny, old army mulewho happens to talk. With donald oconnor, julie adams, chill wills, mamie van doren. A story following lieutenant peter stirling donald oconnor and his dream of. Mar 3, 2012 francis the talking mule movies old by the time i first saw them, but still fun. Quinlans film stars by david quinlan, paperback barnes. This collection contains eight comedies set during world war ii. Francis is produced by robert arthur, directed by arthur lubin, and stars donald oconnor and patricia medina. Francis joins the wacs 1954 turner classic movies classic movie posters movie poster art classic tv film posters classic cars series movies film movie comedy film directed by arthur lubin. Her second film, sign of the pagan, provided her with an important role in a relatively minor film. Francis joins the wacs 1954 francis in the navy 1955 francis in the haunted house 1956 francis goes to washington, based on the 1948 novel by stern, was meant to be the first francis sequel, but filming was postponed as there were too many complications for it to be made as things stand at the present.
Oconnor stars as an exsoldier who returns to the army and is mistakenly assigned to the wacs womens army corps, along with francis the talking mule. This is the complete list of films, listed chronologically, from michael weldons essential and influential the psychotronic encyclopedia of film, about news pro. List of universal pictures movies universal monsters. Francis is a 1950 american blackandwhite comedy film from universalinternational that launched the francis the talking mule film series. Francis, il mulo parlante fu il mulo protagonista di sette commedie degli anni 50. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Download francis joins the wacs comedy 1954 720p wwrg torrent or any other torrent from video movies direct download via magnet link.
Francis tags along when pal pete gets pressed back into service, and has a horselaugh when hes erroneously assigned to an allwomens base, in francis joins the wacs 1954. Francis the talking mule the beautiful and talented mule that starred with donald oconnor in six laughfilled, rollicking major motion pictures, then one with mickey rooneywas originally named molly. With donald oconnor, martha hyer, richard erdman, jim backus. Read the full synopsis of francis joins the wacs, 1954, directed by arthur lubin, with donald oconnor, julia adams, chill wills, at turner classic movies. Thanks to a bureaucratic snafu, exgi peter sterling donald oconnor. Francis joins the wacs is a film directed by arthur lubin with donald.
After another studio turned down the property, universal bought the. Francis joins the wacs 1954 the talking mule accompanies his old army buddy donald oconnor, recalled to active duty with the wacs. Including all 7 movies from one of the most beloved comic series, donald oconnor stars as bewildered soldier peter stirling, who is helped out of one tricky situation after another by the unlikeliest of heroes, his pal francis. Hyde 19 1914 by the suns rays 1914 making a living 1914 lucille love, girl of mystery. This is a partial listing of films produced andor distributed by universal pictures, the main motion picture productiondistribution arm of universal studios, a subsidiary of nbcuniversal. Francis joins the wacs 1954 francis in the navy 1955 francis in the haunted house 1956 as the titles indicated, each film had a different setting or gimmick, exposing the wordlywise mule and the naive gi to race track excitement, the world of journalism, and many branches of the military, from west point to the navy. Francis joins the wacs wikipedia republished wiki 2. Francis joins the wacs universal international, 1954. The distinctive voice of francis is a voiceover by actor chill wills six francis sequels from universalinternational followed this first effort. Army captain david stern iii 19092003, son of newspaper publisher j.
Francis joins the wacs 1954 fantastic movie musings and. The character originated in the 1946 novel francis by former u. Oct 25, 2009 francis joins the wacs 1954 francis in the navy 1955 francis in the haunted house 1956 as the titles indicated, each film had a different setting or gimmick, exposing the wordlywise mule and the naive gi to race track excitement, the world of journalism, and many branches of the military, from west point to the navy. Francis is produced by robert arthur, directed by arthur lubin, and stars donald oconnor.
Buck privates 1941, in the navy 1941, caught in the draft 1941, here come the waves 1944, hail the conquering hero 1944, francis joins the wacs 1954, the private war of major. Donald oconnor, julie adams, mamie van doren, lynn bari, zasu pitts, joan shawlee, allison hayes, mara corday, karen kadler. See more ideas about allison hayes, actresses and famous women. Francis joins the wacs movie and vintage film posters. Allison hayes biography and filmography sexy female stars.
Buy francis joins the wacs movie posters from movie poster shop. Peter stirling with his old friend the talking mule is recalled to active the wacs. Lynn bari mamie, van doren, julie adams, mara corday, and donald oconnor with talking mule pal in publicity portrait for the film francis joins the wacs, 1954. Apr 28, 2011 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. After years of only reading about this series, i finally watched the first entry starring donald oconnor with chill wills as the voice of the talking mule known as francis. The fifth in the universal series was reportedly the highestgrossing francis film since the original, and one has to think. This was the fifth of seven francis movies, which originated from a 1946 novel by former army captain david stern iii. Peter oconnor has to set sail for coronado when francis is about to be sold as surplus in francis in the navy 1955. Francis the talking mule movies old by the time i first. Donald tells his banker boss about his world war ii exploits as the film flashes back to when he was a second lieutenant in the army. Wed also be interested in any trivia or other information you have.
After some previous military experience francis goes to west point, 1952, and francis joins the wacs, 1954, francis, the jabbering ass. Francis joins the wacs 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Costumes worn by marilyn monroe, clark gable, deborah kerr, james stewart, jerry lewis and many iconic stars are slated to be auctioned this fall by turner classic movies tcm and international fine art auctioneers, bonhams.
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