Goodbye, Mr. Chips

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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
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NR,1hr 55min
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1939
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Warner Home Video
Synopsis: 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 ... Full Synopsis
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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, both Dead Poets Society and Mr. Holland's Opus would seem ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Charles Chipping
Katherine Chipping
John/Peter Colley
Peter Colley as a young man
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