School for Tramps
Seen it?1955 | 99 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Palm Springs, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
Alberto Medina is a famous composer whose car breaks down while he is on a trip. While looking for help, he finds the Valverdes' house and is welcomed in by Emilia, the mother of the family, who is known for taking in tramps.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- 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 impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rogelio A. González
- Pedro InfanteJosé Alberto Medina
- MiroslavaSusana Valverde
- Blanca de CastejónEmilia de Valverde
- Óscar PulidoMiguel Valverde
- Fernando CasanovaMauricio Jiménez
- Anabel GutiérrezLaura Valverde
- Liliana DuránPatty Vértiz
- Eduardo AlcarazAudifas
- Dolores CamarilloPancha
- Óscar Ortiz de PinedoHumberto Vértiz