
School for Love
Seen it?1955 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who values honest, human stories and anyone looking to switch off and smile. It deals with hard things honestly. Fans of Code 3 should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Sophie and Elis, two young women at the Conservatory of Vienna. vie for the affection of head singing teacher Walter.
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
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Allégret
- Jean MaraisEric Walter
- Brigitte BardotSophie Dimater
- Isabelle PiaElis Petersen
- Yves RobertClément
- Mischa AuerBerger
- Lila KedrovaMrs. Dimater, Sophie's mother
- Mylène DemongeotThe future star who vocalizes
- Edmond BeauchampMr. Petersen, Elis's father
- Denise NoëlMarie Koukawska-Walter
- Yvette EtiévantMrs. Petersen, Elis's mother