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Goodbye, Mr. Chips (DVD, 2004)
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Leading Role: Robert Donat
Director: Sidney Franklin
Rating: Not Rated
Release Date: Feb 2004
Format: DVD
UPC: 012569583726
Product ID: EPID6479488
Description: Based on the novel by James Hilton, GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS is the story of a shy English schoolmaster who dedicates his life to his boys. In an Oscar-winning performance, Robert Donat plays Mr. Chipping, a young classics scholar en route to ...
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Historical and informativeReview created: 11/08/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
A throughly enjoyable movie.
A wonderful historical piece and a commentary on teaching, learning, loving, maturing and being part of a community.
Totally appropriate for family movie night too.
A wonderful historical piece and a commentary on teaching, learning, loving, maturing and being part of a community.
Totally appropriate for family movie night too.
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Great Story of a Man about his love of teachingReview created: 08/07/06
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I have always enjoyed older movies they have a different view than the
newer ones, they have some wonderful actors and actresses in them. They
don't have all the blood and gore that the new movies do.
newer ones, they have some wonderful actors and actresses in them. They
don't have all the blood and gore that the new movies do.
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A Story of A Shy Teacher Who Comes to Life Through LoveReview created: 07/03/09
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Robert Donat won the Academy Award for his performance of Mr. Chipping, a geeky, young professor who comes to the Brookfield School in England in 1870. The school is known for preparing young boys to become future leaders of the British Empire who then send their sons to the school.
The best part of the movie occurs when the shy Chipping is sidetracked during Christmas break by a fellow professor, Peter Staefel (Paul Henreid, who is almost not recognizable), and is encouraged to accompany him on a visit to the German Alps. While Chipping is there, he meets the love of his life, Katherine Ellis (Greer Garson), and during this break they fall in love and are married. Imagine the surprise of Chipping's colleagues when he returns to England with a beautiful young wife who is well versed in all the social graces. Through Katherine's love, Chipping is converted into Chips, who is beloved by all the other students and the faculty as well.
The next most important part of the movie deals with WWI and the loss of students and faculty in the war.
I will not spoil this good movie by telling anymore of its plot. Plan on a nice ride in days gone by.
And imagine, Robert Donat outdid Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in "Gone With The Wind" for the Best Actor Oscar this year. I am totally surprised and do not think Donat deserved it.
Greer Garson was also nominated for Best Actress, but obviously Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara took home the prize. However, this movie, which introduced Greer Garson to American moviegoers made her a big star. And she did eventually win the Academy Award for "Mrs. Miniver" and had many more nominations.
The best part of the movie occurs when the shy Chipping is sidetracked during Christmas break by a fellow professor, Peter Staefel (Paul Henreid, who is almost not recognizable), and is encouraged to accompany him on a visit to the German Alps. While Chipping is there, he meets the love of his life, Katherine Ellis (Greer Garson), and during this break they fall in love and are married. Imagine the surprise of Chipping's colleagues when he returns to England with a beautiful young wife who is well versed in all the social graces. Through Katherine's love, Chipping is converted into Chips, who is beloved by all the other students and the faculty as well.
The next most important part of the movie deals with WWI and the loss of students and faculty in the war.
I will not spoil this good movie by telling anymore of its plot. Plan on a nice ride in days gone by.
And imagine, Robert Donat outdid Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in "Gone With The Wind" for the Best Actor Oscar this year. I am totally surprised and do not think Donat deserved it.
Greer Garson was also nominated for Best Actress, but obviously Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara took home the prize. However, this movie, which introduced Greer Garson to American moviegoers made her a big star. And she did eventually win the Academy Award for "Mrs. Miniver" and had many more nominations.
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Strange title but great movie.This is a classic. The acting is superb and subject matter timely--even today--especially today! I think everyone should see this one!
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