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Tom Brown's School Days

7.4(12)19401h 26m1

In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.

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English
  • based on novel or book
  • boarding school
  • bully
  • 19th century

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  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical26 Jun 1940
  • AustraliaAU

    • PhysicalGVHS1 Jan 1990

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Tom Brown's School Days was released on 26 June 1940.

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    CinemaSerf

    6/23/2022

    7/10

    There is something almost vicarious about this depiction of the trials and tribulations of the young "Tom Brown" (Jimmy Lydon) as he struggles at the famous Rugby school. It's more of an evaluation of his impassioned headmaster "Thomas Arnold" (Sir Cedric Hardwicke in one of his more substantial roles) who, despite his reputation for rather unorthodox teaching, accepts this position determined to drag education kicki…

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