Goodbye, Mr. Chips

(1939)

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Synopsis

Best Actor Robert Donat stars as the title character, a beloved schoolmaster at a British boarding school, who initially starts out as a reticent sourpuss, but over the course of 63 years of teaching evolves into a venerable academic institution. Told in flashback, the Best Picture nominee is adapted from the James Hilton best seller. The film debut of Greer Garson (Best Actress nominee), who plays Mr. Chips' engaging young bride.

Directors

Sam Wood, Victor Saville, James Hilton, Charles Frend, Julie Harris, Sidney Franklin

Production year

1939

Rating

TV-PG

Studio

Warner Bros.

Runtime

114 minutes

Cast

Robert Donat, Greer Garson, John Mills, Terry Kilburn, Paul Henreid