Robert Donat plays the role to perfection. An instructor of young men. A man that in his youth seemed to be headed to just an ordinary career in Education. A quiet and almost timid man among his peers. A man that would probably spend his whole life alone, just doing his job with no personal life. That totally changes when Greer Garson enters the picture. An encounter in the mountains that is totally unpredictable. Not planned, yes, but a life changing encounter. End result for Mr. Chips - a wife and new life. The instructors at the school as while as the students cannot believe that this man is now with wife. A couple that grow with each other but also begin to establish a warm relationship with the students. Students develop as men because of the time with their instructor. This will prepare them for war. This film will put a sense of sadness as well as a true warmth of humanity. A must see!
Review of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
