The Belles of St Trinian's
“Would you send your daughter to St. Trinian's?”
Synopsis
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when the arrival at the school of Princess Fatima of Makyad coincides with the return of recently expelled Arabella Fritton, who has the kidnap of a prize racehorse on her mind.
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The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954) | Trailer | Alastair Sim | Joyce Grenfell | George ColeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-06
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Alastair Sim
Millicent Fritton / Clarence Fritton
Joyce Grenfell
P.W. Sgt. Ruby Gates
George Cole
Flash Harry
Hermione Baddeley
Miss Drownder
Betty Ann Davies
Miss Waters
Renée Houston
Miss Brimmer
Beryl Reid
Miss Wilson
Irene Handl
Miss Gale
Mary Merrall
Miss Buckland
Joan Sims
Miss Dawn
Balbina
Mlle de St. Emilion
Jane Henderson
Miss Holland
Diana Day
Jackie
Jill Braidwood
Florrie
Annabelle Covey
Maudie
Pauline Drewett
Celia
Jean Langston
Rosie
Lloyd Lamble
Superintendent Kemp Bird
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, Val Valentine
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Belles of St Trinian's
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, British Lion Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Launder
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, Val Valentine, Ronald Searle
Malcolm Arnold
Stanley Pavey
Thelma Connell
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Department Leadership Roster
Thelma Connell
Editor
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Frank Launder
Director
Stanley Pavey
Director of Photography
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Frank Launder
Producer
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Val Valentine
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Belles of St Trinian's about?
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when the arrival at the school of Princess Fatima of Makyad coincides with the return of recently expelled Arabella Fritton, who has the kidnap of a prize racehorse on her mind.
Who directed The Belles of St Trinian's?
The Belles of St Trinian's was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in The Belles of St Trinian's?
The principal cast of The Belles of St Trinian's includes Alastair Sim, Joyce Grenfell, George Cole, Hermione Baddeley, Betty Ann Davies.
When was The Belles of St Trinian's released and how long is it?
The Belles of St Trinian's was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Belles of St Trinian's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Belles of St Trinian's was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is The Belles of St Trinian's based on a book or true story?
The Belles of St Trinian's is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ronald Searle", Novel: "Ronald Searle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Belles of St Trinian's?
The Belles of St Trinian's holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).