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School for Scoundrels

British Cinema • Classics, Comedy

Henry Palfrey (Ian Carmichael) tries hard to impress but always loses out to the rotter Delauney (Terry-Thomas). Then he discovers the Lifeman college run by “Professor” Potter (Alastair Sim) and learns the secrets of success. But does he have the courage to put all his lessons into effect?

DIRECTED BY ROBERT HAMER
UNITED KINGDOM | 1960 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Cast
Ian Carmichael Henry Palfrey
Terry-Thomas Raymond Delauney
Alastair Sim Mr. S. Potter
Janette Scott April Smith
Crew
Robert Hamer director

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