The first of two British films from the days when 'Britain went to the Cinema'. starring
Robert Donat , Greer Garson
This charming and sentimental film traces the life and times of a shy schoolmaster - the inimitable and much loved 'Mr Chips '. Robert Donat received a well-deserved Academy Award for his portrayal of 'Chips'.
Screenplay by R. C. SHERRIFF
CLAUDINE WEST and ERIC MASCHWITZ from the novel by JAMES HILTON Produced by VICTOR SAVILLE Directed by SAM WOOD
Films: page 12 and at 5.0
The Titfield Thunderbolt starring
Stanley Holloway , George Relph
The first of the Ealing comedies to be made in colour is set in the charming village of Titfield, which is linked to the nearest town, Mallingford, by a single track railway of more social than economic importance. Unfortunately, a government decision to nationalise the railways closes the line....
A MICHAEL BALCON production Screenplay by T. E. B. CLARKE Produced by MICHAEL TRUMAN Directed by CHARLES CRICHTON Films: page 12