The Belles of St Trinian's
Seen it?1954 | 91 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when the arrival at the school of Princess Fatima of Makyad coincides with the return of recently expelled Arabella Fritton, who has the kidnap of a prize racehorse on her mind.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Launder
- Alastair SimMillicent Fritton / Clarence Fritton
- Joyce GrenfellP.W. Sgt. Ruby Gates
- George ColeFlash Harry
- Hermione BaddeleyMiss Drownder
- Betty Ann DaviesMiss Waters
- Renée HoustonMiss Brimmer
- Beryl ReidMiss Wilson
- Irene HandlMiss Gale
- Mary MerrallMiss Buckland
- Joan SimsMiss Dawn