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The Belles Of St. Trinian's

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the "BELLES" is one of the funniest films i've had the fortune to view. I first saw it in 1956 when it was on the old Chanel 9 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE, and it simply blew me out of the water. Alistair Sim in a dual role of Miss Fritton and her brother is perfection itself. it is the tale of a girls school that houses the worstgroup of students on the face of the earth, taught by a staff of teachers that specialize in nothing. the school teaches how to make gin in the science lab which is sold by the strange fellow who seems to live in the bushes behind the school and is named FLASH HARRY. he also places bets for the younger students on the local horse races. this film has to be seen to believed. you'll laugh from start to finish. this way to the brownie's camp fire, no trash.

a perfect companion feature was this film along with THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE, a wacky english film about the accidental pairing of a boys school and a girls school, by an inept Ministry of Education. the opposing heads of each school are Alistair Sim and Margret Rutherford and you can take it from there. i had the good fortune to see these two films on a double feature way back in 1959.

It's not exactly sophisticated but it's uproarious. Joyce Grenfell and Alistair Sim are two of the greatest comic geniuses of cinema age. Really unmissable if your sense of humour stopped evolving at about age 10!

I watched this for the first time, 30 years ago, and have watched it many times since and it stands the test of time and is still funny.

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This is one of the best-loved of all British movie comedies and not without reason. Alastair Sim does a full-length drag as the mistress of St. Trinian's, a boarding school that was established shortly before the Second World War but has now had its mortgage called. And the students -- well! -- these young ladies go on to perpetuate one atrocity after another, rough pranks becoming gross destruction at times. All of which the audience loves.

This film isn't message-y or deep, but if you like clever writing combined with slapstick, veteran character actors playing crisply defined roles, and overall a very high laugh quotient, go with THE BELLES OF ST. TRINIAN'S. You won't regret it.
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Where do modern jokes come from? If you are wondering this question look no further. The Belles Of St. Trinian's is a comedy milestone masterclass. This classic comedy film is about an outrageous all girl school named St. Trinian's. This is a school where everyone is out of control teachers and administration included. This is arguably one of the craziest learning institutions in film history. The Belles Of St. Trinian's is definitely a landmark in the realm of British comedy and slapstick humor. There are many goofy elements and odd things that take place all throughout the film. St. Trinian Student activities include horse betting, brewing gin, experimenting with nitroglycerin, and fighting teachers on the soccer field. The authorities are so terrified of the school they wont go near it. All of the jokes are executed in a very comical and clever fashion. The overall tone of ridiculousness can still be seen in modern sitcoms today. This film dates back to 1954 but its unique brand of comedy is still relevant today. It also packs a pretty strong sarcastic bite. It you think everthing was straight and conservative around this time period check this one out - it may change your outlook.

Oh Dear. Poor little Bessy. I warned her to be more careful with that nitroglycerin.

I've never seen such an exhibition of savagery! I shall stop it at once!

Beware even walls have ears.