Hapless Henry Palfrey is patronised by his self-important chief clerk at work, ignored by restaurant waiters, conned by shady second-hand car salesmen, and, worst of all, endlessly wrong-footed by unspeakably rotten cad Raymond Delauney who has set his cap at April, new love of Palfrey's life. In desperation Henry enrolls at the College of Lifemanship to learn how to best such bounders and win the girl.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Robert Hamer
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Ian Carmichael
Henry Palfrey
Terry-Thomas
Raymond Delauney
Alastair Sim
S. Potter
Janette Scott
April Smith
Dennis Price
Dunstan
Peter Jones
Dudley
Edward Chapman
Gloatbridge
John Le Mesurier
Skinner
Irene Handl
Mrs Stringer
Kynaston Reeves
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