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Francis Joins the WACS is a 1954 American black-and-white comedy film from Universal-International, produced by Ted Richmond, directed by Arthur Lubin, that stars Donald O'Connor, Julie Adams, ZaSu Pitts, Mamie Van Doren, and Chill Wills in two roles, including the distinctive voice of Francis in voice-over.
This is the fifth film in Universal-International's Francis the Talking Mule series.
Original Release
07/30/1954
US Release
07/30/1954
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Donald O'Connor | Peter Stirling |
| Julie Adams | Capt. Jane Parker / Jane Parker |
| Chill Wills | Gen. Benjamin Kaye / Francis the Talking Mule (voice) / Francis the Talking Mule / Benjamin Kaye |
| Mamie Van Doren | Cpl. Bunky Hilstrom / Bunky Hilstrom |
| Lynn Bari | Maj. Louise Simpson / Louise Simpson |
| ZaSu Pitts | Lt. Valerie Humpert / Valerie Humpert |
| Joan Shawlee | Sgt. Kipp / Sergeant Kipp |
| Allison Hayes | Lt. Dickson / Lieutenant Dickson |
| Mara Corday | Kate |
| Karen Kadler | Marge |
Directors
Writers
Herbert Baker, Devery Freeman, James B. Allardice, Dorothy Davenport, David Stern
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Donald O'Connor | Peter Stirling |
| Julie Adams | Capt. Jane Parker / Jane Parker |
| Chill Wills | Gen. Benjamin Kaye / Francis the Talking Mule (voice) / Francis the Talking Mule / Benjamin Kaye |
| Mamie Van Doren | Cpl. Bunky Hilstrom / Bunky Hilstrom |
| Lynn Bari | Maj. Louise Simpson / Louise Simpson |
| ZaSu Pitts | Lt. Valerie Humpert / Valerie Humpert |
| Joan Shawlee | Sgt. Kipp / Sergeant Kipp |
| Allison Hayes | Lt. Dickson / Lieutenant Dickson |
| Mara Corday | Kate |
| Karen Kadler | Marge |
| Elsie Holmes | Bessie |
| Anthony Radecki | General's Aide |
| Olan Soule | Capt. Creavy, Psychiatrist |
| Molly | Francis |
| Richard Deems | Jeep Driver |
| Patti McKay | Lt. Burke |
| Joel Allen | Military Policeman |
| Dan Barton | Corporal MacDonald |
| Bobette Bentley | WAC Military Policewoman |
| Henry Blair | Tommy - Bank Messenger |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ted Richmond | Producer |
