The Trouble with Angels (film)

The Trouble with Angels is a 1966 American comedy film directed by Ida Lupino and starring Hayley Mills, Rosalind Russell, and June Harding. The film is based on the novel Life With Mother Superior by Jane Trahey.

The story centers on two rebellious teenage girls, Mary Clancy (Mills) and Rachel Devery (Harding), who are sent to St. Francis Academy, a Catholic boarding school for girls run by the strict but ultimately understanding Mother Superior, played by Rosalind Russell. The film follows their escapades and attempts to test the patience and authority of the nuns while also exploring themes of friendship, faith, and growing up.

The film was a box office success and is remembered for its lighthearted tone, performances, and portrayal of convent life. It spawned a sequel, Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (1968), with Stella Stevens replacing Hayley Mills in the lead role, and Rosalind Russell reprising her role as Mother Superior.