Goodbye, Mr. Chips
US/UK (1939): Drama
The touching story of Mr. Chipping, a shy Latin professor at an English boys' school (Robert Donat) who finds happiness and fulfillment with an outgoing, vivacious woman (Greer Garson). But after her tragic death, he dedicates his life to his charges. Garson was nominated for an Oscar® in her film debut, and Donat won for his best-remembered role -- which was originally intended for Charles Laughton. Based on the novel by James Hilton. Sam Wood directs this MGM classic, with a cast that includes Terry Kilburn, John Mills and Paul Henreid. (amctv.com)
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· Best Actor 1939: Robert Donat
· Best Picture 1939: Victor Saville, producer (MGM - British)
· Actress 1939: Greer Garson
· Directing 1939: Sam Wood
· Writing (Screenplay) 1939: Eric Maschwitz, R.C. Sherriff, Claudine West
· Film Editing 1939: Charles Frend
· Sound Recording 1939: A.W. Watkins
7 nominations, 1 Award