The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s (1960): Cast & Plot
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s is a 1960 comedy directed by Frank Launder, starring Cecil Parker as Professor Canford, Irene Handl and Eric Barker. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vale Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s About?
The premise of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The pupils of St. Trinian’s arm themselves and unleash chaos, culminating in the arson of their own school. When they stand trial, the police feel relieved—until a judge, smitten with a student, overturns the sentence and frees the school. The authorities now face a renewed wave of mayhem as the girls regroup, eager for their next scheme.
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s Cast & Characters
Cecil Parker leads the cast as Professor Canford, with Irene Handl as Miss Harker-Parker and Eric Barker as Culpepper-Brown. Directed by Frank Launder; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Launder
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Cecil Parker as Professor Canford - Irene Handl as Miss Harker-Parker
- Eric Barker as Culpepper-Brown
- Thorley Walters as Butters
Also Starring in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s
· 24 more- John Le Mesurier Minister of Education
- Dennis Price Gore Blackwood
- Raymond Huntley Judge Slender
- Sid James Alphonse O'Reilly
- Cyril Chamberlain Army Captain
- Michael Ripper Liftman
- George Cole 'Flash' Harry Cuthbert Edwards
- Warren Mitchell Tailor
- Basil Dignam Army Officer
- Bill Shine Usher
- Liz Fraser WPC Susan Partridge
- Clive Morton V.I.P.
- Lloyd Lamble Superintendent Samuel Kemp-Bird
- George Benson Defence Counsel
- Mark Dignam Prosecuting Counsel
- Wensley Pithey Chief Constable
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- Nicholas Phipps Major Hargreaves
- Joyce Grenfell Sergeant Ruby Gates
- Elwyn Brook-Jones Emir
- Monte Landis Octavius
- Edina Ronay Lavinia (uncredited)
- Lisa Lee Miss Brenner
- Erica Rogers Bobbie (uncredited)
- Julie Alexander Rosalie Dawn
More from Frank Launder
More films directed by Frank Launder: The Wildcats of St. Trinian’s, The Great St. Trinian’s Train Robbery, The Bridal Path and Blue Murder at St. Trinian’s.
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s Plot Summary
What happens in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The St. Trinian’s girls ignite a dramatic turn of events by burning down their school, a reckless act that lands them on trial at the Old Bailey and ultimately leaves them found guilty. Professor Canford, a philosopher from the University of Baghdad, argues that punishment alone won’t reform them. He champions a more humane approach and steps in with a plan: he offers funds for a new school building and collaborates with Miss Harker-Parker to guide the girls toward rehabilitation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What reckless act do the St. Trinian's girls commit that lands them in serious trouble?
Cars in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s
16 cars on screen, including the 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 and the Aveling-Barford Universal Carrier Mk.I.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 Minor role -
Aveling-Barford Universal Carrier Mk.I Minor role -
1946 Bedford OB Minor role -
1951 Humber Imperial MkIII Minor role
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s Also Known As
Also known as “特里安的纯真地狱”.
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- 特里安的纯真地狱
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The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s?
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s released?
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s was released on December 22, 1960.
Who directed The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s?
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s was directed by Frank Launder.
More films by Frank Launder Who is in the cast of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s?
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s stars Cecil Parker as Professor Canford, Irene Handl as Miss Harker-Parker and Eric Barker as Culpepper-Brown, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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