I understood this to be a classic British comedy. I think I laughed 3 times.
Alistair Sim is a pleasure to watch as always but the underuse of the company of British film luminaries cast alongside is baffling.
Sim, allegedly, only played Headmistress Fritton because Margaret Rutherford was unavailable? I sincerely doubt that - as her 'twin' only appears four or five times. Hardly befitting his 'star' status.
It is let down by the script which is simply not good enough. It doesn't engage, and barely amusing to be honest.
I put a friend through the thankless task of watching this with me. I hope they can forgive me.
Alistair Sim is a pleasure to watch as always but the underuse of the company of British film luminaries cast alongside is baffling.
Sim, allegedly, only played Headmistress Fritton because Margaret Rutherford was unavailable? I sincerely doubt that - as her 'twin' only appears four or five times. Hardly befitting his 'star' status.
It is let down by the script which is simply not good enough. It doesn't engage, and barely amusing to be honest.
I put a friend through the thankless task of watching this with me. I hope they can forgive me.