The Trouble with Angels
The Trouble with Angels

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The Trouble with Angels

1966
Movie
112 min
English

Mary and her friend, Rachel, are new students at St. Francis Academy, a boarding school run by the iron fist of Mother Superior. The immature teens grow bored and begin playing pranks on both the unsuspecting nuns and their unpleasant classmates, becoming a constant thorn in Mother Superior's side. However, as the years pass, Mary and Rachel slowly mature and begin to see the nuns in a different light.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Ida LupinoGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Two mischievous and adventurous Catholic schoolgirls, Mary Clancy and Rachel Dewan, concoct schemes and cause chaos at their conservative convent school. Their antics often lead to hilarious situations and test the patience of Mother Superior. Throughout their misadventures, they learn valuable lessons about life, faith, and growing up.

Critical Reception

The Trouble with Angels was a moderate success, praised for its lighthearted humor and the performances of its lead actresses, particularly Rosalind Russell. It appealed to family audiences and remains a nostalgic favorite for its charming portrayal of youthful rebellion within a religious setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its wholesome family entertainment and comedic performances.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted take on convent school life.

  • Considered a charming and nostalgic film from the 1960s.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with many viewers enjoying the film's humor and the chemistry between the lead actors. It's often remembered fondly as a classic family comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was Ida Lupino's last directorial effort, making it a notable final work for the pioneering female director.

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Wuchak

_**A couple of troublemaking girls at a Catholic school/nunnery**_ Mary (Hayley Mills) is sent to a Catholic school in Pennsylvania where she constantly causes problems along with her “follower” Rachel (June Harding). Can Mother Superior...

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