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Goodbye Mr Chips [1939] [VHS] [1969]

VHS ~ Robert Donat
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills, Paul Henreid
  • Directors: Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
  • Writers: Claudine West, Eric Maschwitz, James Hilton, R.C. Sherriff
  • Producers: Victor Saville
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • VHS Release Date: 4 Nov 1991
  • Run Time: 148 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CQW9
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,986 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #22 in  Video > Classic Films > Drama > 1930s
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Amazon.co.uk Review

One more terrific film from a terrific year for movies--1939, the year of Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz and Stagecoach, among others--Sam Wood's Goodbye Mr Chips is a deeply stirring work starring Robert Donat as the old schoolmaster who looks back upon his life. Told mostly in flashbacks, the film wraps itself around a history of an older England as seen through the generations of boys who pass through Mr Chips's classroom. Greer Garson is her usual classy, sexy-intelligent self as Donat's wife, their earlier courtship one of the film's highlights. Get a box of tissues at the ready, for this one. --Tom Keogh


Amazon.co.uk Review

The first film adaptation of James Hilton's British school saga, Goodbye Mr Chips is a genuine Hollywood classic. Despite competition from Gone with the Wind, The Four Feathers and The Wizard of Oz (all 1939) the film won a Best Actor Oscar for Robert Donat and six further major nominations. Donat, who had previously starred in Hilton adaptation Knight Without Armour (1937), is superb as a beloved public-school Latin teacher in an episodic tale spanning 1870-1933. From initially incompetent young teacher, he meets his wife (well played by Greer Garson) during an extended idyll in Austria, only to endure the horror of former pupils becoming victims of the Great War.

Though studio-bound and sentimental by current standards, Goodbye Mr Chips contains great warmth and humanity, and is eventually extremely moving. There is an excellent score by Richard Addinsell, and the evocation of the tragedy of 1914-18, together with Chips' friendship with German teacher Staefel (Paul Henreid), must have struck a truly resonant note in 1939. James Hilton had previously been responsible for Lost Horizon (1937), and oddly both that film and Chips would be remade as musicals, in 1973 and 1969 respectively. Chips would again emerge as a BBC serial (1984) and a 2002 TV movie starring Martin Clunes; but for many this original screen version will always remain the best.

On the DVD: Goodbye Mr Chips is presented on a basic disc with the only extras being an alternative French soundtrack and various subtitle options, including English for hard of hearing. The mono sound is fairly good, though there is occasional distortion on the music. The b/w picture is transferred in the original Academy ratio but the print used shows frequent, though minor, damage. --Gary S Dalkin

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tasty as Chips, 9 Mar 2004
This review is from: Goodbye Mr Chips [1939] [DVD] (DVD)
Being a male student (and having had this film recommended by his mother because it 'moved' her) I came into this film a little wary.
It starts a little slow but the story develops at a much quicker pace throughout. Its' comedy edges are still as funny today as i am sure they were when it was made. Robert Donat is excellent as 'chips' and equals his quality of Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. The chemistry between him and Greer Garson is excellent and the power of the scenes makes you feel really close to 'chips'. The sounds is a little wayward at times, but in the main the DVD is excellent. To be fair this film has 'moved' me and I feel it is one which will stick in my mind for a while to come.
Only one problem is the lack of extras. Actors' profiles would have been nice, but it's only a minor complaint.
An excellent film, one I recommend whole-heartedly.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Oscar for a Great Briton, 9 Sep 2006
By David R. Bishop "Bishbaby" (Plymouth, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goodbye Mr Chips [1939] [DVD] (DVD)
If ever a film showcased a great talent it was 'Goodbye Mr Chips' and Robert Donat.

His performance is engaging and credible. From a young insecure new teacher, to a stale middle aged man, whose life is turned around by love, to an eccentric but lovable old fellow, Robert Donat takes you on a wonderful journey. He is in nearly every scene.

He deserved the Oscar he won. When you consider that Clark Gable was also Oscar nominated in 1939 for 'Gone With The Wind', you begin to realise what a great performance he gives.

Greer Garson's role is fairly small, but pivotal. She is on screen for surprisingly a short time, but makes a great impact.

The film shows a world long gone, if it ever existed, but Donat's great acting raises it well above sentimental. The end however, will move the tender hearted to tears.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Donat is believable, 7 Dec 2004
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goodbye Mr Chips [1939] [DVD] (DVD)
This is the story of the 60 plus year life of a school teacher, Mr. Chipping (Robert Donat), from neophyte teacher to hopefully Head Master. On his way he will make several mistakes and learn from them. The movie has the feel of several stories running in series that all tie in to Chipping's life. He is also destined to meet the love of his life Katherine (Greer Garson) and see that the Danube is blue.

I do not want to go into a detail as that is the fun in watching eh stories unfold however I think it is significant when Chipping and Katherine are alone on the top of the world and time stops finding them selves in eternity. He also gets an insight or different slant of his carrier.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cashing-in your chips
Not being a lover of films from this era, I watched this with some A level Media students I was teaching British film to. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Barney McGrew

5.0 out of 5 stars Goodbye Mr Chips
Robert Donal plays the part brilliantly. He starts off young and uncertain in his job as a teacher. The meeting of his wife is very well done, chatting on a mountain where they... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. M. Day

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic!
This is one of my all-time favourite films. The exquisite, and occasionally poignant, story of a public school teacher (Mr Chipping - played wonderfully by Robert Donat) who is... Read more
Published 22 months ago by David Lusher

5.0 out of 5 stars IMAGINE!
In many ways, this could be Hollywood's most unrealistic film ever.Imagine a black and white film, done in 1939, with a lead female named Greer and a young Oscar winner, whose... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2007 by J J BAGS

5.0 out of 5 stars Not realistic, but a superbly sentimental film
This is a wonderfully sentimental depiction of public school life in the Victorian and Edwardian eras and beyond. Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2004 by Gavin Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars A meaningful life unfolds over time
The origin of all the inspirational teacher movies, Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a heartwarming film that unfolds the story of a man who is transformed by love, and goes on to influence... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2004 by taplant

5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
It's in the top ten. It would be great to know who played Dorset in the movie. Highly recommend the soundtrack listed in the previous review.
Published on 26 Aug 2003 by yako

5.0 out of 5 stars The Actor who plays Dorset?
Goodbye,Mr.Chips 1939, is in the top ten of all movies in my opinion. If anyone knows the name of the actor who plays Dorset, the school boy, please e-mail me. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2003 by yako

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous stuff!!!
For my money Robert Donats greatest moment on celuloid. The film epitomises all that is English, stiff upper lips et al. Reminds me of my days at and English boarding school. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars "They dont make like this any more"
Good bye Mr Chips, this film, in my opinion is one of the all time greats, Robert Donat,s performance is one of the greatest pieces of acting I have ever seen, one can see why he... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2002 by Edcheetham

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