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Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  28 July 1939 (USA)
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An aged teacher and former headmaster of a boarding school recalls his career and his personal life over the decades.

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An old classics teacher looks back over his long career, remembering pupils and colleagues, and above all the idyllic courtship and marriage that transformed his life. Written by David Levene <D.S.Levene@durham.ac.uk>

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You Will Love Them in September As You Did in May See more »

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Goodbye Mr. Chips!  »

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Greer Garson was initially offered a contract for MGM in 1937, but refused all the minor parts she was offered until she got the role of Kathy Ellis in this film. See more »

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Katherine: I'm sorry, I wasn't in any danger.
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Referenced in Barney Miller: Good-Bye, Mr. Fish: Part 1 (1977) See more »

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"An der schönen blauen Donau Walzer (The Blue Danube Waltz) Op. 314"
(1867) (uncredited)
Music by Johann Strauß
Arranged by Richard Addinsell
Played as dance music and often in the score
Danced by Robert Donat with Greer Garson and other couples
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Just A Super Nice Film....What Else Can You Say?
18 November 2005 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Here's another one of those old-fashioned movies in which people are all nice: no villains. It's a refreshing change of pace, once in a while, at least for me.

Sometimes it's relaxing just to just kick back with a story that just makes you feel good, doesn't upset you at any time. There are some touching scenes with some sadness in here, too, however, but the sincere story and great acting make you glad you watched it.

Robert Donat, as Mr. Chippings, is a pleasure to watch, particularly when he plays the character in his declining years. Greer Garson gets equal if not top billing, but that's not right. Her role is not that big in this picture.

Another nice feature you don't see much, at least in post-1960 films - all respectful kids in here, with manners. Nice adults, nice kids, nice story - probably too corny for most people of today in our cynical world. Too bad. Their loss.


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