Francis the talking mule: A talking mule adopts a second lieutenant as his master in the Burmese jungle during World War II. Francis goes to the races: Peter and Francis go to stay on a horsebreeding ranch. Peter is smitten by the owner's granddaughter, and Francis enjoys the easy life. But a debt has come due that threatens the ranch, and Francis uses connections with his equine friends to come up with some winners. Francis goes to West Point: Francis the mule gets his buddy Peter into West Point, then finds Peter can't handle it. Francis covers the big town: Peter and the talking mule Francis enter the fast-paced New York newspaper world. Thanks to Francis, Peter is soon the town's hottest reporter.