Summaries

Jack Read, a working-class boy, wins a scholarship to a public school as part of a post-World War II experiment in bringing boys of different social classes together. He meets much snobbery along the way as he strives to earn acceptance from his fellow students and some of the teaching staff.—ledostef, blackpool

Details

Keywords
  • boxing
  • screenplay adapted by author
  • class differences
  • snobbery
  • public school
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Oct 20, 1948
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios Ltd. Elstree, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production companies Boulting Brothers Pilgrim Pictures The Philharmonia Orchestra

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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