Review of School for Scoundrels (1960) by Frederick B — 29 Dec 2011

Boring, unfunny, a few giggles even Thornton appears bored by it all.

This review of School for Scoundrels (1960) was written by Frederick B on 29 Dec 2011.

School for Scoundrels has generally received positive reviews.

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