Summary:
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... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Robert Donat - (Charles Chipping)
Greer Garson - (Katherine Chipping)
Terry Kilburn - (John/Peter Colley)
John Mills - (Peter Colley as a young man)
Paul Henreid - (Max Staefel)
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Review:
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is another classic from 1939, featuring a performance by Robert Donat that is one of the most fondly remembered in 20th century filmmaking. A crisp and intelligent film in all aspects, it avoids the maudlin sentimentality that often hinders films of this sort. It has held a continuing influence on filmmakers -- for example,... Continue >>

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