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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
115min.
DVD Release Date:
02/03/2004
Distributor(s):
MGM
Director(s):
Sam Wood
Starring:
Robert Donat , Greer Garson , Terry Kilburn , John Mills , Paul Henreid
Themes:
Death of a Partner,Boarding School Life,Teachers and Students
Tone:
Bittersweet,Earnest,Sweet,Stirring,Nostalgic,Sentimental,Heartwarming
Keywords:
athlete,boarding-school,forbidden-love,headmaster,love,marriage,retirement,romance,school,teacher,widow/widower
Language:
English