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1939

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

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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
Genres	Drama, Romance
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1939 To Rent: DVD: 16 Feb 2004

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- Sentimental romance in MGM's best style, a long-standing favourite for its performances and humour; but the production seems slightly unsatisfactory these days.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  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 ... read more »
  
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  - 25 Feb 2004 at 19:12
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  Goodbye Mr Chips
  
  Whilst the filming is dated and some of the script stilted the story is still superb and the whole experience of watching the film highly entertaining.
  
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  The Matrix and Star Wars it's not - it's so much better than that!
  
  It's a cliche I know, but they don't make movies like this anymore and what a shame that is. Robert Donat's central performance is simply amazing ... read more »
  
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  Doesn't stand the test of time
  
  I was disappointed by this film. I find it mawkish and very dated. Robert Donat kept reminding me of Mr Pastry. The schoolboys were caricatures.
  
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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 ...