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Original US Insert Poster (14x36)

That talking mule is back... and the Navy's got him!

Produced By: Universal Pictures

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Original 1955 US Release Insert Poster measuring 14 x 36 inches from the sixth and final in the classic series of Francis films, "FRANCIS IN THE NAVY". Starring Donald O'Connor, Martha Hyer, Richard Erdman, Jim Backus, Clint Eastwood, David Janssen, Paul Burke & Martin Milner. This insert features sensational artwork, with a superb illustrations of Peter Stirling (O'Connor) and Francis. The poster is UNFOLDED, with minor surface wear, and some minor border tears. Color is bright and vibrant.

This is the sixth and final film of the series produced by Universal that included Donald O'Connor, and director Arthur Lubin, who created the series. Donald O'Connor had wearied of the Francis series by the time he made this film, but it certainly doesn't show -- his acting is as wonderful, fresh, and funny as ever (could his weariness have had something to do, at least in part, with the fact that he missed out on making White Christmas with his friend Bing Crosby because in real life he'd contracted an illness from the mule??). In this installment, Peter is a victim of mistaken identity. When the young second lieutenant tries to rescue Francis from being sold as surplus, he is mistaken for his doppleganger, Slicker Donovan, a Navy war hero, and carted off to sea. Peter and Slicker may look exactly alike, but they couldn't be more different. O'Connor's whole face changes when he plays Slicker, the sophisticated womanizing gob. Seeing O'connor do double duty in this film really gives us a chance to appreciate his acting ability. Contributing most to the movie's potential appeal are early appearances of subsequently well-known actors, including Paul Burke, David Janssen, Martin Milner and, in his first credited role, Clint Eastwood.