School for Scoundrels
Directed by Robert HamerWhere to Watch School for Scoundrels
- Richard DavisOctober 27, 2025Top drawer Ealing comedy. They don't make clever comedies like this anymore. The dialogue is subtle (in places), and you need to pay attention - as it's not rammed down your throat like many modern comedies. Ian Carmichael and Terry Thomas are on top form here... The Aston Martin DB3S (Benelli) is a fab extra character in the film too!
School for Scoundrels Trivia
School for Scoundrels was released on March 24, 1960.
School for Scoundrels was directed by Robert Hamer.
School for Scoundrels has a runtime of 1h 34m.
School for Scoundrels was produced by Hal E. Chester, Robert Lennard, L. C. Rudkin, Douglas Rankin.
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?
The key characters in School for Scoundrels are Henry Palfrey (Ian Carmichael), Raymond Delauney (Terry-Thomas), S. Potter (Alastair Sim).
School for Scoundrels is rated Approved.
School for Scoundrels is a Comedy film.
School for Scoundrels has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10.