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School For Scoundrels. Image shows from L to R: Henry R. Palfrey (Ian Carmichael), Mr. S. Potter (Alastair Sim). Copyright: Guardsman Films
School For Scoundrels

School For Scoundrels

  • 1960 film

Comedy about a born loser who enrols at the College of Lifemanship and learns how to charm and ease his way to the top with the minimum of effort. Stars Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Janette Scott, Alastair Sim, Dennis Price and more.

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School For Scoundrels - Digitally Restored

School For Scoundrels - Digitally Restored

Henry Palfrey (Ian Carmichael) is one of life's losers. Despised and disregarded at work, his prospective girlfriend April (Janette Scott) is whisked from under his nose by charming bounder Raymond Delauney (Terry-Thomas).

In desperation, Henry enrols at Stephen Potter's (Alastair Sim) College of Lifemanship, where he gradually learns how to get one up on the other fellow.

First released: Monday 5th October 2015

Extra features

  • Interview with Peter Bradshaw
  • Interview with Chris Potter (Stephen Potter's son)
  • Interview with author Graham McCann
  • Stills gallery
  • Trailer
  • Distributor: STUDIOCANAL
  • Region: B
  • Discs: 1
  • Minutes: 90
  • Catalogue: OPTBD2816

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  • Distributor: STUDIOCANAL
  • Region: 2
  • Discs: 1
  • Catalogue: OPTD2816

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