Films of school generally fall into the trap of being unrealistic for our times. This film is no exception. In fact, with the exception of "Blackboard Jungle," as well as "Goodbye, Mr. Chips," and "Good Morning, Miss Dove," this seems to be true for films.
Taking place in the deep south, the film stars Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge, a year before their smash-hit of "Carmen Jones."
Belafonte is a subdued principal of an all-black public school and Dandridge is a first year teacher, with much inspiration. Naturally, she confronts CT, a difficult child who has given fits to his previous teachers. With the usual idea of love and understanding, Miss Richards is finally able to win over this recalcitrant child. The movie explores how she does this even when a fellow female student dies during the film. The death of that child affects CT who loved her dearly.
How she finally wins him over is silly at best. Familiar themes with the basic idea of understanding have always been explained this way in Hollywood. Get real please.
Taking place in the deep south, the film stars Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge, a year before their smash-hit of "Carmen Jones."
Belafonte is a subdued principal of an all-black public school and Dandridge is a first year teacher, with much inspiration. Naturally, she confronts CT, a difficult child who has given fits to his previous teachers. With the usual idea of love and understanding, Miss Richards is finally able to win over this recalcitrant child. The movie explores how she does this even when a fellow female student dies during the film. The death of that child affects CT who loved her dearly.
How she finally wins him over is silly at best. Familiar themes with the basic idea of understanding have always been explained this way in Hollywood. Get real please.