School for Scoundrels (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1960, School for Scoundrels is a comedy film directed by Robert Hamer, running about 94 minutes. “Learn to gain weight by LOSING scruples!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. School for Scoundrels stars Ian Carmichael as Henry Palfrey, Terry-Thomas as Raymond Delauney, Janette Scott as April Smith and Alastair Sim as Mr S. Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, School for Scoundrels has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School for Scoundrels page.
If you liked it. Fans of School for Scoundrels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School for Scoundrels (1960)?
- In GB, School for Scoundrels is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is School for Scoundrels worth watching?
- School for Scoundrels holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in School for Scoundrels?
- School for Scoundrels stars Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Janette Scott, Alastair Sim and Dennis Price.
- When was School for Scoundrels released?
- School for Scoundrels was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.