The schoolgirls of St. Trinian's are more interested in racing forms than books as they try to get-rich-quick. They are abetted by the headmistress' brother.
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Title: The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954)
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| Alastair Sim | ... | Millicent Fritton / Clarence Fritton | |
| Joyce Grenfell | ... | P.W. Sgt. Ruby Gates | |
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George Cole | ... | Flash Harry |
| Hermione Baddeley | ... | Miss Drownder | |
| Betty Ann Davies | ... | Miss Waters | |
| Renee Houston | ... | Miss Brimmer (as Renée Houston) | |
| Beryl Reid | ... | Miss Wilson | |
| Irene Handl | ... | Miss Gale | |
| Mary Merrall | ... | Miss Buckland | |
| Joan Sims | ... | Miss Dawn | |
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Balbina | ... | Mlle de St. Emilion |
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Jane Henderson | ... | Miss Holland |
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Diana Day | ... | Jackie |
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Jill Braidwood | ... | Florrie |
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Annabelle Covey | ... | Maudie |
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The arrival of Sultan's daughter Princess Fatima at England's famous and prestigious 'School for Young Ladies' precipitates even more chaos than usual. Her father's horse Arab Boy is due to run at the nearby Gold Cup so Clarence Fitton, bookie brother of headmistress Millicent, ensures his own daughter is on hand to report progress. At the same time Barchester police have planted sergeant Ruby Gates as a teacher, and the Ministry of Education are sending a third inspector down after the previous two disappeared without trace. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
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school | schoolgirl | steeplechase | horse racing | woman played by man |Parents Guide:
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Miss Fritton: The gymnasium was insured! The sports pavilion was not.
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After his 1st meeting with Millicent Fritton, Clarry Fritton pulls a 1/3rd pint of milk from his briefcase when he sits in his car. Children were given free milk at this time in this size bottle - the inference is that Clarry stole it on leaving the school. See more »Goofs
The shadow on the wall of Arab Boy seen by Ruby Gates is obviously made by a cut-out. See more »Quotes
Arabella: Monica Drew wasn't expelled when she burnt down the gymnasium.Miss Fritton: The gymnasium was insured! The sports pavilion was not.
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29 October 1954 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
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The first and probably the best of the three original St. Trinian's films. What with Alastair Sim and Joyce Grenfell, this film will definitely make you laugh. However, I personally think what makes the film what it is is Flash Harry, the local cockney spiv played expertly well by George Cole. The interaction between Cole, Sim and Grenfell is magic. Flash Harry is a fantastic character and can't but make you laugh. A classic, classic film.