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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.1 / 100
1960·Comedy·1h 34m

SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS

“Learn to gain weight by LOSING scruples!”

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.

Above the Line
Robert Hamer, Hal E. Chester, Cyril Frankel·DirectorPatricia Moyes·ScreenplayHal E. Chester·ScreenplayErwin Hillier·Director of PhotographyJohn Addison·Original Music ComposerRichard Best·Editor
Cast
Ian Carmichael·Henry PalfreyTerry-Thomas·Raymond DelauneyAlastair Sim·S. PotterJanette Scott·April SmithDennis Price·DunstanPeter Jones·DudleyEdward Chapman·GloatbridgeJohn Le Mesurier·SkinnerIrene Handl·Mrs StringerKynaston Reeves·General
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Robert Hamer·DirectorHelen Whitson·ContinuityBasil Rayburn·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Patricia Moyes·ScreenplayHal E. Chester·ScreenplayStephen Potter·NovelFrederick Gotfurt·Script Editor
Camera· 2
Erwin Hillier·Director of PhotographyHerbert Smith·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Richard Best·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
John Addison·Original Music ComposerCharles Crafford·Sound EditorArthur Bradburn·Sound RecordistLen Shilton·Sound RecordistA. W. Lumkin·OtherJohn Addison·Conductor
Art & Design· 2
Terence Verity·Art DirectionEric Aylott·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Hal E. Chester·Executive ProducerRobert Lennard·Casting DirectorL. C. Rudkin·Production ManagerDouglas Rankin·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Muriel Dickson·Wardrobe MasterErnie Farrer·Wardrobe MasterPolly Young·HairstylistGeorge Blackwell·Special Effects
By the Numbers
78.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind School for Scoundrels's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#3D3D3D
#993333
Mood
Comedic, Instructional
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men against a plain white background. On the left, a man in a dark suit stands with his arms crossed, looking directly forward. To his r”

comedy
Key Elements
Wooden School Desk
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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