School for Scoundrels (1960)
School for Scoundrels (1960) is a British comedy film directed by Robert Hamer. Henry Palfrey, the head of a family firm in London, travels to Yeovil to enroll in the College of Lifemanship, led by Mr. S. Potter. Arriving late, he overhears Potter explaining his focus on the science of ‘being one up on your opponents at all times’ to new students. Palfrey learns this firsthand during an object lesson when he unknowingly loses a name-calling game in an interview with Potter. As they discuss Palfrey’s reasons for enrollment, it becomes clear that a woman is involved. Through a flashback, Palfrey then explains the circumstances that brought him to Yeovil.
Palfrey had a chance encounter with the stunning April Smith before starting college. Despite their instant connection, Palfrey’s day took a turn for the worse when he arrived at work late and faced the usual issues of being disrespected by his employees and patronized by Gloatbridge, the firm’s senior clerk who holds all the power. However, things started to look up when Palfrey and April went out for dinner, although their reservation was canceled due to his lateness. Fortunately, they ran into an old acquaintance of Palfrey’s, Raymond Delauney, who ended up seducing April and making Palfrey look bad in the process.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Ian CarmichaelHenry Palfrey  Terry-ThomasRaymond Delauney  Alastair SimMr. S. Potter  Janette ScottApril Smith  Dennis PriceDunstan |
School for Scoundrels (1960) is a British comedy film directed by Robert Hamer. Henry Palfrey, the head of a family firm in London, travels to Yeovil to enroll in the College of Lifemanship, led by Mr. S. Potter. Arriving late, he overhears Potter explaining his focus on the science of ‘being one up on your opponents at all times’ to new students. Palfrey learns this firsthand during an object lesson when he unknowingly loses a name-calling game in an interview with Potter. As they discuss Palfrey’s reasons for enrollment, it becomes clear that a woman is involved. Through a flashback, Palfrey then explains the circumstances that brought him to Yeovil.
Palfrey had a chance encounter with the stunning April Smith before starting college. Despite their instant connection, Palfrey’s day took a turn for the worse when he arrived at work late and faced the usual issues of being disrespected by his employees and patronized by Gloatbridge, the firm’s senior clerk who holds all the power. However, things started to look up when Palfrey and April went out for dinner, although their reservation was canceled due to his lateness. Fortunately, they ran into an old acquaintance of Palfrey’s, Raymond Delauney, who ended up seducing April and making Palfrey look bad in the process.
