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Truant School
1920, in a small village in Provence. Monsieur Pascal, a young schoolteacher, is faced with a lack of interest from his pupils. He decides to radically change the methods employed by his predecessor. He listens to the children, draws inspiration from their discoveries and takes them out into nature. The pupils will rediscover the pleasure of learning, and he will rediscover the pleasure of teaching. But some parents and notables don't take kindly to this little revolution.
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Plot Summary
In this short film, a mischievous boy named Joe is sent to a truant school by his parents. Upon arrival, he finds that the school is run by a strict headmaster and filled with other delinquents. Joe attempts to escape but is caught. However, through a series of comedic events and a change of heart, Joe and his fellow students begin to appreciate the value of education.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from 1949, 'Truant School' was primarily designed for quick entertainment and likely received modest reviews focusing on its lighthearted humor and moral message. Contemporary reviews, if any, would have been in the context of B-movies and short subjects of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Lighthearted and comedic portrayal of juvenile delinquency.
Features a simple moral lesson about the importance of schooling.
Typical of short subject comedies from the late 1940s.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available. However, shorts of this era often aimed for family-friendly humor and straightforward storytelling.
Fun Fact
This short film is part of a series of shorts produced by Monogram Pictures, often featuring familiar character actors in comedic roles.
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