Movie Details
Theatrical Release:July 28th, 1939
Movie Budget:$1,051,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$3,252,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips Quotes
Tradition vs. Modernity in Education
Ralston:
A year ago, I told you I wanted the new style of Latin pronunciation taught. And you totally ignored it.
Mr. Chips: [regarding [[Cicero; about 'vicissim', an adverb]
Oh, that. Nonsense, in my opinion. Nonsense. ].] What's the good of teaching boys to say Kikero', when, for the rest of their lives, they'll say Sissero'? If they say it a'tall. Instead of vy-sissum', you'd make them say we-kiss-'em.
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Hope for Tomorrow's Future
Army General: [watching the Officer Training Corps student parade]
I congratulate you Mr. Chipping. A smart parade and a fine looking lot of boys.
Mr. Chips:
Thank you General, thank you.
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