Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Overview

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 character, and the film features the debut performance of a young Garson.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/20/2013
UPC:	0883316860151
Original Release:	1939
Rating:	NR
Source:	Warner Archives
Language:	English
Time:	1:55:00
Sales rank:	2,816

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Robert Donat	Charles Chipping
Greer Garson	Katherine Ellis
John Mills	Young Colley
Terry Kilburn	John Colley/Peter Colley
Paul Henreid	Max Staefel
Judith Furse	Flora,Helen Colley
Lyn Harding	Dr. Weatherby
Milton Rosmer	Charteris
Frederick Leister	Marsham
Louise Hampton	Mrs. Wickett
Austin Trevor	Ralston
David Tree	Jackson
Edmund Breon	Col. Morgan
Guy Middleton	McCulloch
Nigel Stock	John Forrester
Scott Sunderland	Sir John Colley
Ronald Ward	Actor
Patrick Ludlow	Actor
Simon Lack	Wainwright
Caven Watson	Actor
Cyril Raymond	Teacher
John Longden	Raven
Paul Von Hernried	Actor
Richard Addinsell	Composer

Technical Credits

R.C. Sherriff

Eric Maschwitz

Claudine West

Sidney Franklin

James Hilton

Sam Wood	Director
Victor Saville	Producer
R.C. Sherriff	Screenwriter
Eric Maschwitz	Screenwriter
Claudine West	Screenwriter
Sidney Franklin	Screenwriter
James Hilton	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

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 to be direct spiritual descendants. The film is at its most powerful when evoking an appealing view of the past, when manners and honor were primary values, and when spending one's life in service to others was a noble art. While its two remakes have substantial merit, the original version remains the best. It may, however, be too old-fashioned to appeal to some of today's moviegoers.

All Movie Guide - Richard Gilliam