School for Scoundrels
“Learn to gain weight by LOSING scruples!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
School for Scoundrels (1960) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Ian Carmichael
Henry Palfrey
Terry-Thomas
Raymond Delauney
Alastair Sim
S. Potter
Janette Scott
April Smith
Dennis Price
Dunstan
Peter Jones
Dudley
Edward Chapman
Gloatbridge
John Le Mesurier
Skinner
Irene Handl
Mrs Stringer
Kynaston Reeves
General
Hattie Jacques
Miss Grimmet
Hugh Paddick
Pickthorn
Barbara Roscoe
Barbara
Gerald Campion
Proudfoot
Monte Landis
Fleetsnod
Jeremy Lloyd
Dingle
Charles Lamb
Carpenter
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Alice
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal E. Chester, Patricia Moyes
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- School for Scoundrels
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Guardsman Films, Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hamer
Hal E. Chester, Patricia Moyes, Stephen Potter, Frederick Gotfurt
John Addison
Erwin Hillier
Richard Best
Hal E. Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hamer
Director
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Hal E. Chester
Screenplay
Patricia Moyes
Screenplay
Richard Best
Editor
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for School for Scoundrels.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring School for Scoundrels.
ALLL MOVIESSS
WishList++
Comedy
Missing Mine
Academic Agent’s Top 100
BD Release: Past-1960
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - Past-1960
Similar Titles to School for Scoundrels
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
7.6
7.1
7.5
7.7
6.7
6.3
6.8
7.1
7.3
7.0
2.0
5.7
7.5
8.0
4.8
6.6
More Like School for Scoundrels
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About School for Scoundrels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is School for Scoundrels about?
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.
Who directed School for Scoundrels?
School for Scoundrels was directed by Robert Hamer.
Who stars in School for Scoundrels?
The principal cast of School for Scoundrels includes Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Alastair Sim, Janette Scott, Dennis Price.
When was School for Scoundrels released and how long is it?
School for Scoundrels was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for School for Scoundrels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for School for Scoundrels was composed by John Addison.
Is School for Scoundrels based on a book or true story?
School for Scoundrels is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Potter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for School for Scoundrels?
School for Scoundrels holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).