Carry On Teacher
Carry On Teacher

Carry On Teacher

1959Movie86 minEnglish

When a well-loved headmaster decides to retire, his scheming pupils have other ideas. The cunning boys unleash a campaign of practical jokes, armed with gin, itching power, and bombs!

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Sidney J. FurieGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A boys' secondary school faces a crisis when its teachers go on strike over low pay. The students, under the guidance of a few remaining staff members and a new, eager young teacher, decide to run the school themselves. This leads to a chaotic series of events as they attempt to maintain order and continue their education.

Critical Reception

Carry On Teacher was a box office success and is considered a classic British comedy, praised for its slapstick humor and witty dialogue. It helped solidify the 'Carry On' series as a staple of British cinema, with critics and audiences alike enjoying its lighthearted and often cheeky approach to school life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ensemble cast and their comedic timing.
  • Appreciated for its nostalgic portrayal of British school life.
  • Seen as a fun and lighthearted comedy with plenty of gags.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this older film, but general audience sentiment from its release period indicates it was a highly popular and enjoyable comedy.

Fun Fact

Carry On Teacher was the second film in the original 'Carry On' series and was instrumental in establishing the franchise's enduring popularity.

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John Chard

John Chard

Ding Dong and Allcock. The third of the Carry On series finds the gang up to their necks in strife at Maudlin Street Secondary Modern School. Headmaster William Wakefield (Ted Ray) is a fine and good man who doesn't believe in corporal p...