Goodbye, Mr. Chips
At The Top Of The Year's "Ten Best" - The picture that earns for 1939 a proud place in motion-picture history!
A tender, nostalgic portrait of a devoted teacher's transformation from timid youth to beloved mentor, anchored by his marriage and lifelong commitment to his students.
Throughout the late 19th-century and early 20th-century, Mr Arthur Chipping rises from a shy, nervous teacher to the beloved, revered headmaster of Brookfield School, with his life and career shaped by his love for his wife and his unwavering dedication to his students.
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