When Mr Frome steps onto the 'tear gas' bomb the smoke fills the entire screen in one shot yet the next shot later there's only a little smoke.
There are more orchestra members in the gym near the end than what we see going across the grounds of the school.
A beautifully well-made film displaying the musical and acting talents of a group of 1950s youngsters fitted round the age-old story of the conflict between John Mills' charismatic music teacher and Cecil Parker's authoritarian new Headteacher who comes to understand there is more to inspiring young people than he had hitherto believed. The set pieces of orchestral playing and the open-air song and dance busking sequence are done with great unixism and ability and a certain naivety that is so special to British films of that era.
I saw this film about 55 years ago. And it is still in my mind fresh and clear.
Its great to be young if this rose colored view of school days is anything to go by.Well spoken,pleasant children in smart uniforms grace the screen.
It's Great to be Young, (1956) is a narrative of a co-educational school and its pupils excepting their rights. Look further into the sub-text to find it is more about an evolving education system.
This film is a lighthearted and lovely British romp into comic book musical comedy. It reflects perfectly the attitude and behaviour of English children of the post war 50's.
IF you were at school in the 1950's then watch this film if you get the opportunity. It's a lovely look at British school life in that era.
I am 40 and first saw this film about 2 years ago. It is full of fun, wit and charm.
I saw this when I was a kid of maybe 10 or 11. It was my favourite film for many years after.
