4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 6, 2020
“Chips” of Brookfield School is a bit of a human institution. Now over 80 years of age and retired from his esteemed post at the school, he still is afforded a decent bit of celebrity. The years have not slowed down his wit nor the warmth behind his words. His full life h read more
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) – read more
In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, th read more
The Film: Grab your hankies for the sentimental weepie, Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
The Director: Sam Wood.
The Stars: Robert Donat and Greer Garson.
Source Material: The 1934 novel, "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" By James Hilton.
A Spanish poster for Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Directed by Sam Wood
Written by R.C. Sherriff, Claudine West, and Eric Maschwitz based on the book by James Hilton
1939/UK
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental How in the heck did this classic miss the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die List? T read more
Most schools have that one old teacher who seems be part of the school and has taught one family member after another. Author of the book the film is based on, James Hilton, created the character Mr. Chips after his old classics teacher at The Leys public school in Cambridge who taught there for ov read more
