Francis the Talking Mule Complete Collection [DVD]

This collection comprises all seven Francis the Talking Mule movies, and I must say that this release is fantastic. All movies are presented here on 3 single sided DVDs (3 films on one, two each on the others) and are excellent transfers. It brings me back to my younger days (well AFTER these were released originally..lol) when I would watch these late at night on TV, good old fashioned comedy that didn't require crude jokes, sexual innuendo or nudity to get a laugh. This set also has English sub-titles for the Deaf/Hard of hearing on all movies. I like to have these on when watching a movie anyway at night so I don't have to have the TV on too loud. There is also French and Spanish sub-titles on all except " In the Navy" and " The Haunted House". I give it 5 stars for the nostalgic enjoyment and entertainment of the films, the fact that they are on single-sided discs and have English sub-titles. It would've been nice to get maybe a documentary on the series, or maybe a commentary or 2 from film historians etc. but that was probably too expensive for the studio to consider. If you love comedies from this era, do yourself a favour and purchase this set. at less than $20 you get 7 fun movies, with plenty of memories and laughs. Recommended.

My son loves this movie pack of Francis the Talking Mule complete set. There were two movies that we had never seen before making this an extra treat to watch during the winter storms we've been getting this year. Good quality and sound on each movie. If you like the old comedy movies as we do in this household, then you won't be sorry if you purchase Francis the Talking Mule Complete Collection. Very funny and entertaining movies for the whole family.

Great value to have all the "Francis" movies in one set.

good movie

I purchased this movie DVD for a friend who was sick and could not leave his house for a few days. He has watched all the movies and is rewatching for a second and third time. This appears to be an enjoyable movie collection for anyone who has had a companion animal which they love and talk too and enjoys slap stick comedy

cute

Keenly waiting for this release of the complete collection of FRANCIS films. Wondering if I grew up on the Universal City backlot because what I remember most from my Saturday afternoon matinees at the local movie house are screenings of Abbott and Costello, Ma and Pa Kettle, Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie in the Arabian desert and of course, Francis the Talking Mule. Thank you Universal-International, for catering for boys and girls of all ages during those so-called "innocent" days of the fifties. Of these seven films, the first six were directed by Arthur Lubin and starred Donald O'Connor supported by the usual bevy of Universal-International contract players and wonderful character actors. Some of the up and coming stars to look out for are Tony Curtis, Clint Eastwood, Piper Laurie, Martha Hyer, Julie Adams, Mamie Van Doren, Gregg Palmer, David Janssen, Martin Milner and Paul Burke. Lubin was an interesting director who made the memorable 1943 version of "The Phantom of the Opera", "Rhubarb" (the cat), more or less discovered Clint Eastwood and created and produced the unforgettable MR. ED series for television. Mr. Lubin certainly made a career out of loveable animals which we should all be grateful for. The series of FRANCIS movies were no classics but just highly entertaining fun flicks, full of corn and delight, helped enormously by O'Connor's likeability, the loveable mule and of course, the gravelly voice of Chill Wills. Incidentally the last film, probably the weakest of the series, featured a couple of significant changes: Mickey Rooney replaced O'Connor and Paul Frees became the "voice". You won't be disappointed with these films. Just sit back and enjoy them for what they are, just wacky, harmless entertainment for all.

Okay, still in black & white and still funny. This was among the first of the "make fun" of war movies. I don't know if it's a political thing or just to soften the calamities of war. Even though these are before my aged time, I remember seeing them rerun when I was a kid. I found them very interesting and funny. And now, although on the corny, far-fetched side, I still find them entertaining. All 7 movies have a pretty good story to keep you engrossed along with decent acting and some good effects for the era they were originally made. And the transfer from film to DVD is really good showing much better picture clarity than I ever remember. The original sound was monophonic but the DVD has a slight simulated stereo effect. Since these movies are not rated, I would consider the fact they are depicting war and violence and death before showing to younger viewers. Otherwise, if you're looking for (classic?) entertainment, these are an interesting choice. They may even be a conversation starter/topic for anyone. HEE-HAW!

good movie, good quality and fast shiping

Films made at a time when going to the pictures was both entertaining and fun. This is certainly one of them.

Francis is good fun and very enjoyable still many years from original viewing - Simple fun and no rough language or intrusions .. a plus on all general viewing. If nothing else Francis is enjoyable if only for nostalgia.

The Old B&W Comedies Have Class and Genuinely Unique Humour

A good collection of films. The for-runner of Mr Edd.