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Alastair Sim, Joyce Grenfell, George Cole, Hermione Baddeley, Betty Ann Davies ... see more see more... , Renee Houston , Beryl Reid , Irene Handl , Mary Merrall , Joan Sims , Balbina Meyer , Jane Henderson , Diana Day , Pauline Drewett , Lloyd Lamble , Richard Wattis , Guy Middleton , Eric Pohlmann , Arthur Howard , Sidney James , Barbara Windsor , Vivienne Martin

Belles of St. Trinian's was the first of several British comedies inspired by the fear-inspiring girl's school created by cartoonist Ronald Searle. The girls of St. Trinian's aim their deviltry at a g... read more read more...ang of crooks who plan to steal a famous race horse. Alastair Sim wraps up the proceedings with his dual portrayal of the school's severe headmistress (!) and her bookmaking twin brother. Also worth watching is veteran supporting player George Cole, who makes a tidy profit on the alcoholic beverages produced in the girls' science lab, and toothy Joyce Grenfell as a diligent lady constable. Like most of the subsequent "St. Trinian's" farces, Belles of St. Trinian's was a joint effort of the producer/director/writer team of Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Frank Launder

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DVD Release Date: December 1, 2009

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  • DrLappos
    August 19, 2010
    DrLappos
    These were absolutely fantastic...still classics now.
  • jam233
    February 12, 2010
    jam233
    Very funny and entertaining classic British comedy. Alastair Sim is a delight in a dual role as the headmistress and as that characters brother. Great pace, good score. Wonderful.

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March 26, 2009
Variety

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October 31, 2006
New York Times

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July 25, 2005
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January 23, 2004
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February 11, 2006
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