Francis Covers the Big Town
"It's Brand NEW and it's all Hilarious!"
Originally released in 1953. Francis Covers the Big Town is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Arthur Lubin. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald O'Connor, Yvette Duguay, and Gene Lockhart
Synopsis
A man who has a talking mule gets a job on a newspaper, and both get mixed up in a murder trial.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donald O'Connor
as Peter Stirling
Yvette Duguay
as Maria Scola
Gene Lockhart
as Tom Henderson
Nancy Guild
as Alberta Ames
William Harrigan
as Inspector Hansen
Silvio Minciotti
as Salvatore Scola
Lowell Gilmore
as Jefferson Garnet
Larry Gates
as Dan Austin
Hanley Stafford
as Dr. Goodrich
Gale Gordon
as Evans
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Covers the Big Town about?
A man who has a talking mule gets a job on a newspaper, and both get mixed up in a murder trial.
Who directed Francis Covers the Big Town?
Francis Covers the Big Town was directed by Arthur Lubin.
How long is Francis Covers the Big Town?
Francis Covers the Big Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Francis Covers the Big Town released?
Francis Covers the Big Town was released on June 10, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Francis Covers the Big Town?
The main cast of Francis Covers the Big Town includes Donald O'Connor, Yvette Duguay, Gene Lockhart, Nancy Guild, William Harrigan.