An inexperienced female teacher is hired at a private elite school for boys where she raises a few eyebrows among the all-male faculty.An inexperienced female teacher is hired at a private elite school for boys where she raises a few eyebrows among the all-male faculty.An inexperienced female teacher is hired at a private elite school for boys where she raises a few eyebrows among the all-male faculty.
Peter J. Votrian
- Alan Saunders
- (as Peter Votrian)
Lee Aaker
- Michael Elliott
- (uncredited)
Mary Adams
- Martha
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe last film Greer Garson made under contract to MGM where she signed in 1939 and appeared in her first feature film, Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939).
- Quotes
Jan Stewart: Now play. Play or I'll bash your brains in!
- ConnectionsReferenced in A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954)
- SoundtracksOh! Mighty Oaks (The Oaks Anthem)
(uncredited)
[Sung at the school's new year assembly; reprise sung at the commencement ceremony]
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Greer Garson in color!!!!!!
Greer Garson portrays a teacher at an all boys school in this familiar vehicle from MGM studios. She must be a teacher to her students and a mother simultaneously. In the process, she attracts three suitors.
I love Garson and I'm a huge fan, however,I will also agree this is not her best film. Its only for those who are big fans of the actress. Also, for those who are die-hard fans of Garson, if you need another reason to see it? She's in color! It was filmed in color and is not one of Turner's colorized films. Garson fans like myself know the majority of her films were done in black and white.
While I agree with the previous post stating this film is a familiar vehicle for Garson, I disagree with him on the statement that Garson could have chosen a better film to appear in. I'm sure the previous poster has not forgotten that when this film was made, Garson was still under contract to MGM and the company had been dealing with a shift in power during this period. The powers that be at the studio would not give the actress parts that were fitting of her abilities and range. As a result, she took films like this to avoid being shunned by the film community and to continue working. She also was trying to avoid being sued by the studio for breach of contract. Eventually, she did grow tired of being stuck in films like this so she did what any graceful woman like herself would do...she waited for her contract to expire by taking films like this. When her contract was up, she left.
For more inside information of Garson, the poster above should read her book, "A Rose for Mrs. Miniver" to get an in depth understanding of this great actress.
Also, on a sad note, this is one of Garson's films that has never gone to video. :(
I love Garson and I'm a huge fan, however,I will also agree this is not her best film. Its only for those who are big fans of the actress. Also, for those who are die-hard fans of Garson, if you need another reason to see it? She's in color! It was filmed in color and is not one of Turner's colorized films. Garson fans like myself know the majority of her films were done in black and white.
While I agree with the previous post stating this film is a familiar vehicle for Garson, I disagree with him on the statement that Garson could have chosen a better film to appear in. I'm sure the previous poster has not forgotten that when this film was made, Garson was still under contract to MGM and the company had been dealing with a shift in power during this period. The powers that be at the studio would not give the actress parts that were fitting of her abilities and range. As a result, she took films like this to avoid being shunned by the film community and to continue working. She also was trying to avoid being sued by the studio for breach of contract. Eventually, she did grow tired of being stuck in films like this so she did what any graceful woman like herself would do...she waited for her contract to expire by taking films like this. When her contract was up, she left.
For more inside information of Garson, the poster above should read her book, "A Rose for Mrs. Miniver" to get an in depth understanding of this great actress.
Also, on a sad note, this is one of Garson's films that has never gone to video. :(
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- the lioness
- Jan 10, 2005
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- Miss Baker's Dozen
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- $1,534,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- 1.75 : 1
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