St Trinians Box Set
06 November 2006
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4 disc DVD Collection, Out to own on 13 November 2006, Starring Joyce Grenfell, Alastair Sim and Terry-ThomasTogether for the first time in this indispensable boxset, these four classic St Trinian’s titles follow the adventures of the notorious all-girl school and it’s wild and unruly pupils. The regular cast includes George Cole, Joyce Grenfell and the hilarious Alastair Sim appearing as both Millicent Fritton, the much put-upon headmistress, and as her brother Clarence. Based around artist Ronald Searle's schoolgirl characters and made by the directing/writing/producing team of Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat, these films also star Terry Thomas, Frankie Howerd, Reg Varney, Sid James and Beryl Reid.THE BELLES OF ST TRINIAN’S The Headmistress of St. Trinian’s, the renowned establishment for the education of young ladies, faces a few problems with her students. The unruly schoolgirls are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when the arrival at the school of Princess Fatima of Makyad coincides with the return of recently expelled Arabella Fritton, who has kidnap on her mind. Stars Alastair Sim. BLUE MURDER AT ST TRINIAN’S With their Headmistress under lock and key in Her Majesties prison, the St. Trinian’s girl’s find themselves under the protection of the Army. However, when the sixth form take a fancy to winning a trip to Italy through means fair or foul, the Army discover this is one battle they can’t win. Let loose in Europe, it’s not long before St. Trinian’s have succeeded in endangering European relations. THE PURE HELL OF ST TRINIAN’S The forth form monsters latest trick is their best ever – they’ve burned down the St. Trinian’s! As the school stands trial, the police breathe a sigh of relief. But miraculously the judges infatuation with Rosalie, the beautiful blonde of the Sixth, means the school is freed. And with them go the most glamorous sixth formers ever seen in gym-slips. For Authority it means a new reign of terror, as with gleeful anticipation the girls of St. Trinians regroup. Their motto is mayhem.THE GREAT ST TRINIAN’S TRAIN ROBBERY Leaving a notorious trail of arson behind them, the St. Trinian’s schoolgirls are always on the move. Their headmistress is more than ‘just friends’ with the Minister of Schools. Armed with a government grant, she re-houses her girls in yet another home – Hamingwell Grange. What she doesn’t know is that the Great Train Robbers have got there before her. And left £2.5 million hidden under the ballroom stage….ST TRINIAN’S0Comments | Be the first to comment!
