i can't help but draw similarities between goodbye, mr. chips and pygmalion/my fair lady. both of them originally made in the 30's and then remade into musicals in the 60's, both are heartwarming stories. interestingly enough i really can only rehash what i've said about the others. take your pick, they're equally good; if you want a musical go to the remake, if not watch the original.

This is a very enjoyable film about a dedicated teacher. Solid performances, captivating narrative and reasonably free of clichés. It goes on for a little too long at the end but it works.

If you like warmhearted optimistic films like me, you should say "Hello to this Goodbye"....

Excellence.