Cicely Fytte / Bertha Fytte (played by Cicely Courtneidge) is a protagonist in Things Are Looking Up.
Twin sisters central to the plot. Cicely is a lively circus equestrienne who temporarily takes over for her strict sister Bertha, a schoolteacher at a girls' boarding school. Cicely's bubbly personality and unorthodox teaching methods bring joy to the students, leading to comical events like a music class and a tennis match. Bertha eventually returns to become headmistress. Van Gaard (played by William Gargan) appears in Things Are Looking Up.
The school's music teacher. He interacts with Cicely during her temporary tenure, and at the end of the film, Cicely leaves with him in his car while they sing the upbeat song composed during her music class. Schoolgirl (played by Vivien Leigh) appears in Things Are Looking Up.
Students at the girls' boarding school. Initially surprised by Cicely's bubbly personality when she covers for Bertha, they quickly adapt to and enjoy her unconventional teaching methods and lively music sessions.
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Twin sisters central to the plot. Cicely is a lively circus equestrienne who temporarily takes over for her strict sister Bertha, a schoolteacher at a girls' boarding school. Cicely's bubbly personali...
Van Gaard
(played by William Gargan) — supporting
The school's music teacher. He interacts with Cicely during her temporary tenure, and at the end of the film, Cicely leaves with him in his car while they sing the upbeat song composed during her musi...
Schoolgirl
(played by Vivien Leigh) — supporting
Students at the girls' boarding school. Initially surprised by Cicely's bubbly personality when she covers for Bertha, they quickly adapt to and enjoy her unconventional teaching methods and lively mu...
Key Relationships
Cicely Fytte / Bertha Fytte → Van Gaard
(Professional Music Teacher)
