Francis — Francis Goes to the Races Character Profile

About Francis

A highly intelligent, talkative mule and the title character. Serves as Peter's loyal partner, using his unique insights on racehorses and unconventional problem-solving to aid Peter in financial and military crises.

Character Facts

Played by

Chill Wills

Appears in

Francis Goes to the Races (1951)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Francis — Conflict Investigator And Subject — Frank Damer (Jesse White)

  Damer investigates the suspicious wins but cannot trace Francis's involvement.

• Francis — Alliance Benefactor And Helper — Colonel Travers (Cecil Kellaway)

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

• Francis — Alliance Owner And Companion — Frances Travers (Piper Laurie)

  Frances relies on Francis as a loyal companion and strategic asset to save the farm.

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More characters from Francis Goes to the Races

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