
The School for Scandal
1930-09-05 · 76 min · ★ 8.0
Charles, Joseph and Sir Benjamin are in love with Maria and Lady Sneerwell is in love with Charles.
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- Directors
- Maurice Elvey
- Production companies
- Albion Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Basil GillSir Peter Teazle
Madeleine CarrollLady Teazle
Ian FlemingJoseph Surface
Henry HewittCharles Surface
Dodo WattsMaria
Anne GreyLady Sneerwell
Maurice BraddellCareless
Gibb McLaughlinWilliam
Wallace BoscoRawley
Sally GrayWoman (uncredited)
Rex HarrisonMan (uncredited)
Anna NeagleWoman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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