Movies starring Irene Handl

The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954)

91 mins     Comedy      

The Belles of St. Trinian's: stars as headmistress Millicent at St. Trinian's the prestigious 'School for Young Ladies', or should that be troublemakers...

A Kid for Two Farthings (1955)

96 mins     Comedy, Drama, Family      

Movie Review - A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) a young boy believes he has found a young unicorn like his friend has told him about and now all these little wishes start to come true....

The Key (1958)

134 mins     Drama, Romance, War      

The Key (1958) William Holden is the latest tug boat captain to move into an apartment with the attractive Stella (Sophia Loren) having been asked to look after her...

I'm All Right Jack (1959)

105 mins     Comedy      

I'm All Right Jack (1959) Ian Carmichael stars in this British comedy as a wet behind the ears university graduate who finds himself a pawn between the business owners and the union when he gets his first job...

Left, Right and Centre (1959)

95 mins     Comedy, Romance      

Movie Review - Left, Right and Centre (1959) Ian Carmichael and Patricia Bredin star in this British comedy as opposition candidates in an election who end up falling for each other much to the chagrin of their campaign manag...

Carry on Constable (1960)

86 mins     Comedy      

I've said it before but I have to say it again, the earlier "Carry On" movies are some of the best as they are good all round fun rather than just comedies which deliver sexual innuendo. And "Carry on Constable" is a good exa...

School for Scoundrels (1960)

94 mins     Comedy      

It's probably wrong for me to say so but the idea of getting "one up" on someone has always appealed to me so it's no surprise that I enjoy the 1960s version of "School for Scoundrels". From the relatively simple storyline as...

The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (1960)

94 mins     Comedy      

As sequels go "The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's" is not as good as the original "St. Trinian's" movie but it's not a bad movie either. In fact "The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's" is still a very enjoyable movie as it brings back a...

Two Way Stretch (1960)

78 mins     Comedy, Crime      

There are lots of great British comedies from the 50s and 60s but "Two Way Stretch" is amongst my favourite because it is uncomplicated, sharply written and features countless well known faces. There is also the amusement of ...

The Rebel (1961)

105 mins     Comedy      

I have a vague recollection of watching an episode of "Hancock's Half Hour" as a child during the late 70s or 80s, one of those reruns which back then I remember finding quite amusing. I guess that my tastes may have changed ...

Double Bunk (1961)

92 mins     Comedy      

Movie Review - Double Bunk (1961) Ian Carmichael & Janette Scott star as a newly married couple who not only end up buying a houseboat but end up in France when they take their friends, Sid (Sidney James) and Sandra (Liz Fras...

A Weekend with Lulu (1961)

89 mins     Comedy      

Movie Review - A Weekend with Lulu (1961) Leslie Phillips stars as Tim whose hopes of a romantic getaway with Deirdre (Shirley Eaton) are not only scuppered by her mum (Irene Handl) joining them but there best friend, Fred (B...

Heavens Above! (1963)

118 mins     Comedy      

When it comes to the movies of either Peter Sellers or The Boulting brothers "Heavens Above!" is one of those which are not so much forgotten about but simply lesser known. And there is a simple reason why, it doesn't so much...

You Must Be Joking! (1965)

100 mins     Comedy      

You Must Be Joking! (1965) 60s British comedy which sees a group of soldiers are sent out on a scavenging hunt as an initiative test...

Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966)

97 mins     Comedy, Drama, Fantasy      

I had known about "Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment" for quite a while before watching it as this is one of those movies from the 60s which became a cult classic but then was forgotten about. But to be honest the synopsi...

The Italian Job (1969)

99 mins     Crime, Drama, Thriller      

Charlie Croker, is just about to finish a stint at her majesty's pleasure, but is already involved in plans for his next big robbery with the help of Roger Beckerman, the brains behind the operation. Upon his release, he pays...