School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

1960 · 94 min · EN · 7.0 (52 votes)
Dir. Robert Hamer · Starring Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Alastair Sim, Janette Scott, Dennis Price, Peter Jones · Music John Addison

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Comedy

Hapless Henry Palfrey is patronised by his self-important chief clerk at work, ignored by restaurant waiters, conned by shady second-hand car salesmen, and, worst of all, endlessly wrong-footed by unspeakably rotten cad Raymond Delauney who has set his cap at April, new love of Palfrey's life. In desperation Henry enrolls at the College of Lifemanship to learn how to best such bounders and win the girl.

VIBE

A delightfully British romp where a downtrodden man learns to outwit his rivals. Expect charmingly dated gags, gentle social commentary, and a feel-good underdog story. Perfect for a cozy afternoon.

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