Review of School for Scoundrels (1960) by Steven M — 08 Feb 2008

OK, went kind of weird towards the end, should've stayed just a comedy. John Heder's barely likable.

This review of School for Scoundrels (1960) was written by Steven M on 08 Feb 2008.

School for Scoundrels has generally received positive reviews.

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