Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Starring | Greer Garson, John Mills, Paul Henreid, Robert Donat |
Director(s) | Sam Wood |
Rating | Unrated |
Genre(s) | Drama, Romance |
Runtime | 114 min |
In 1870, Mr. Chipping arrives in the traditional Brookfield Boarding School to give history classes in the lower school. He has a rough first day with the discipline of the class, and the Headmaster Wetherby advises him that he needs ability to exercise his authority. He gives a severe punishment to the class achieving the respect of the students. When Wetherby dies in 1888, the old-fashion senior Mr. Chipping expects to be the next headmaster, but he is not promoted.