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School for Scoundrels (1960)
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Based on the Stephen Potter "One Upmanship" and "Lifemanship" books, Henry Palfrey tries hard to impress but always loses out to the rotter Delauney... See full summary » |
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Ian Carmichael | ... |
Henry Palfrey
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Terry-Thomas | ... | |
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Alastair Sim | ... | |
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Janette Scott | ... |
April Smith
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Dennis Price | ... |
Dunstan
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Peter Jones | ... |
Dudley
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Edward Chapman | ... |
Gloatbridge
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John Le Mesurier | ... |
Head Waiter
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Irene Handl | ... |
Mrs. Stringer
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Kynaston Reeves | ... |
General
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Hattie Jacques | ... |
1st Instructress
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Hugh Paddick | ... |
Instructor
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Barbara Roscoe | ... |
2nd Instructress
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Gerald Campion | ... |
Proudfoot
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Monte Landis | ... |
Fleetsnod
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Based on the Stephen Potter "One Upmanship" and "Lifemanship" books, Henry Palfrey tries hard to impress but always loses out to the rotter Delauney. Then he discovers the Lifeman college run by "Professor" Potter and discovers the secrets of success. But has he the courage to put all his lessons into effect ? Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
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Learn to gain weight by LOSING scruples!Genres:
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School for Scoundrels or How to Win Without Actually Cheating See more »Company Credits
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Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color:
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A first screenplay was written by Peter Ustinov, who was also the first choice for Dennis Price's role as Dunstan Dorcester. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Henry is trying to get a table at the restaurant, the position of the head waiter changes between shots when Henry tries to look at the reservations book. See more »Quotes
Mr. Potter: Just remember, if you're not one up on the other fellow, then he's one up on you.See more »
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