Colonel Travers — Francis Goes to the Races Character Profile

About Colonel Travers

The horse breeder and ranch owner facing severe financial difficulties. His farm's recovery is indirectly secured by Peter and Francis's successful wagering strategies.

Character Facts

Played by

Cecil Kellaway

Appears in

Francis Goes to the Races (1951)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Colonel Travers — Family Granddaughter — Frances Travers (Piper Laurie)

  Grandfather and granddaughter who co-own the struggling horse farm.

• Colonel Travers — Alliance Benefactor And Helper — Francis (Chill Wills)

  The Colonel benefits directly from Francis's racing knowledge and physical protection.

• Colonel Travers — Professional Farm Owner And Investigator — Frank Damer (Jesse White)

  Damer professionally monitors the Colonel's racing activities for the commission.

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More characters from Francis Goes to the Races

• Peter Stirling (Donald O'Connor)
• Frances Travers (Piper Laurie)
• Frank Damer (Jesse White)
• Roy Square Deal Mallory (Barry Kelley)
• Rogers (Hayden Rorke)
• Chief Inspector Carrington (Vaughn Taylor)
• Head Steward (Larry Keating)
• Francis (Chill Wills)