Boys Will Be Boys
Synopsis
Alec Smart, who is engaged teaching in a prison, applies for the job of headmaster at a nearby public school to replace the previous headmaster who has been convicted of writing forged cheques and has just been sent to prison. Smart appeals to the Governor to write him a good reference which he pretends to. Afterwards he writes his real recommendation which is very negative about Smart's talents. The trustee who works as the Governor's secretary, Faker Brown, "accidentally" gets the two letters mixed up and delivers the one praising Smart. On the basis of the letter, Lady Dorking, the who runs the Board of Governors appoints Smart to the job. This angers her deputy, Colonel Crableigh, who had favoured promoting his nephew, the Deputy head.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Edmunds, Will Hay
- Original Score
- Louis Levy, Bretton Byrd
- Original Title
- Boys Will Be Boys
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Robert Edmunds, Will Hay
Louis Levy, Bretton Byrd
Charles Van Enger
Alfred Roome
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Louis Levy
Original Music Composer
Bretton Byrd
Original Music Composer
Robert Edmunds
Writer
Will Hay
Writer
Alfred Roome
Editor
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys Will Be Boys
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What is Boys Will Be Boys about?
Alec Smart, who is engaged teaching in a prison, applies for the job of headmaster at a nearby public school to replace the previous headmaster who has been convicted of writing forged cheques and has just been sent to prison. Smart appeals to the Governor to write him a good reference which he pretends to. Afterwards he writes his real recommendation which is very negative about Smart's talents. The trustee who works as the Governor's secretary, Faker Brown, "accidentally" gets the two letters mixed up and delivers the one praising Smart. On the basis of the letter, Lady Dorking, the who runs the Board of Governors appoints Smart to the job. This angers her deputy, Colonel Crableigh, who had favoured promoting his nephew, the Deputy head.
Who directed Boys Will Be Boys?
Boys Will Be Boys was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Boys Will Be Boys?
The principal cast of Boys Will Be Boys includes Will Hay, Gordon Harker, Jimmy Hanley, Davy Burnaby, Norma Varden.
When was Boys Will Be Boys released and how long is it?
Boys Will Be Boys was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Boys Will Be Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boys Will Be Boys was composed by Louis Levy, Bretton Byrd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boys Will Be Boys?
Boys Will Be Boys holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).