School For: Scoundrels

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Desperate, Palfrey enrolls in the College of Lifemanship , run by the droll Professor Potter (Alastair Sim). Potter’s curriculum is not about actual skill but about the "art of winning without actually cheating". The "scoundrel" here is not a criminal, but someone who understands that life is a series of "one-up" maneuvers. Sim’s performance as the master of these dark arts provides the film’s philosophical backbone, suggesting that social status is a game of confidence rather than merit. School for Scoundrels

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: A dark comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder , centered on a similar premise of a shy man taking a class to build confidence, though it was noted for having a somewhat darker tone. The "scoundrel" here is not a criminal, but

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