Review of School for Scoundrels (1960) by Avory M — 12 Aug 2008

This movie let me down it just drags on and on.

This review of School for Scoundrels (1960) was written by Avory M on 12 Aug 2008.

School for Scoundrels has generally received positive reviews.

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