Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939)
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips, based on James Hilton's novel, is a melodrama about a shy British teacher named Mr. Chipping (Robert Donat) who devotes his life to teaching "his boys" after the death of his lovely, energetic American wife Katherine (Greer Garson). Told via flashbacks, the film features an aged Mr. Chipping looking back nostalgically at his long career, taking note of the people who've touched his life over the years. Donat was the recipient of a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the title character, and the film features the debut performance of a young Garson. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Donat, Greer Garson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sam Wood
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips, based on James Hilton's novel, is a melodrama about a shy British teacher named Mr. Chipping (Robert Donat) who devotes his life to teaching "his boys" after the death of his lovely, energetic American wife Katherine (Greer Garson). Told via flashbacks, the film features an aged Mr. Chipping looking back nostalgically at his long career, taking note of the people who've touched his life over the years. Donat was the recipient of a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the title character, and the film features the debut performance of a young Garson. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
- Robert Donat - Charles Chipping
- Terry Kilburn - John/Peter Colley
- Paul Henreid - Max Staefel
- Lyn Harding - Dr. Wetherby
- Louise Hampton - Mrs. Wickett
- David Tree - Jackson
- Jill Furse - Helen Colley
- Nigel Stock - John Forrester
- Frederick Leister - Marsham
- Greer Garson - Katherine Chipping
- John Mills - Peter Colley as a young man
- Judith Furse - Flora
- Milton Rosmer - Charteris
- Austin Trevor - Ralston
- Edmund Breon - Col. Morgan
- Scott Sunderland - Sir John Colley
- Guy Middleton - McCulloch
- Director(s):
- Sam Wood
- Writer(s):
- Eric Maschwitz, Sidney Franklin, Claudine West
- Producer(s):
- Victor Saville
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
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