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Based on the novel by James Hilton, GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS is the story of a shy schoolteacher who dedicates his life to his boys. In an Oscar-winning performance, Robert Donat plays Mr. Chipping, a young classics scholar en route to his first assignment at the reputable Brookfield school. Although his first interactions with the .. Read more

Starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills
Director Sam Wood
Genres Drama

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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Based on the novel by James Hilton, GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS is the story of a shy schoolteacher who dedicates his life to his boys. In an Oscar-winning performance, Robert Donat plays Mr. Chipping, a young classics scholar en route to his first assignment at the reputable Brookfield school. Although his first interactions with the boys go miserably, he remains determined to become headmaster. But Chipping is simply too stuck on propriety to ever become popular with the students. Depressed, Chipping goes hiking in the Tyrols, where he meets Katherine Ellis (Greer Garson, in her first screen role). The two meet again on the Danube in Vienna, where they waltz the night away and kiss for the first time. Katherine becomes Mrs. Chipping, and she renames him Mr. Chips when they return together to Brookfield. Over time, the charming Mrs. Chipping turns Mr. Chips into an amiable gentleman who is adored by his pupils. But just when the world looks its rosiest, the depths of tragedy await Mr. Chips. Directed by Sam Wood, GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS was one of the most critically acclaimed films of 1939.

Starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills, Paul Von Hernried
Director Sam Wood
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 49 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate PG.gif
Genres Drama
Language English
Released DVD: 16 Feb 2004
Production year: 1939
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 4

    Sentimental romance in MGM's best style, a long-standing favourite for its performances and humour; but the production seems slightly unsatisfactory these days.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

  • With his cane, scarf, mortar-board and perpetual hangdog expression, Robert Donat seemed to embody Neville Chamberlain... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    A 5 star golden oldie

    This is a black and white classic. If you were to read an outline of the script you would laugh but the acting of Robert Donat as 'Mr Chips' transforms this picture into a marvellous insight into the perceived British Gentleman’s schooldays of the pre first world war. Spanning 60 years it charts the life of an ordinary bemused school master who rises to become the schools head. His acting and make-up makes the picture. Ultimately it is a weepy but along the way it is an enjoyable and humorous tale.

      • cryptic from Northumberland
      • Posted 25 Feb 2004 19:12

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Welcome Mr Chips!!

    The reason why Robert Donat scooped the Oscar for best male actor in 1939 against Clark Gable's 'Rhett Butler' in 'Gone with the wind' is very clear to see when one sees this black and white film recently released.

    He acts the pants off all in sight with his portrayal of a schoolmaster through various stages of his career - first as a young 'newbie' not knowing a thing about teaching and class control to the retired, wise old House Master whom everyone loves and reveres. It is a gem of a film and a great plus for the dvd libraries up and down the country that it has been added to the listings.

    It is a pity that so many of the 'greats' of yesterday are ignored PURELY for commercial considerations. (Where is 'The Magic Box'? -a film about the origins of movie film and another of this fine actor's film triumphs.)

    You can guess this is one of my favourite films starring one of my favourite actors.

    See it!

      • BARRIE MACHIN from Reading, England
      • Posted 01 Nov 2004 20:10

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      • Based on the novel by James Hilton, GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS is the story of a shy schoolteacher who dedicates his life to his boys. In an Oscar-winning performance, Robert Donat plays Mr. Chipping, a ...