Release Date: Feb 21, 1941 Wide
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Something of a distaff Mr. Chips, schoolteacher Ella Bishop (Martha Scott) devotes her life to her work, ageing 50 years (from 19 to 69) in the course of the film. At a testimonial dinner on the occasion of her retirement, Miss Bishop's former students wonder why their beloved teacher never married. In flashback, the audience learns that town grocer Sam (William Gargan) has carried a torch for her for five decades, while she obliviously pursued unfortunate romantic relationships with weak-willed
Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.
Feb 21, 1941 Wide
Feb 24, 2004
American Pop Classics
All Critics (1) | Fresh (0) | Rotten (1)
Not much to say about such sentimental humbug, except it's all so very nicely done and let's give three cheers for Miss Bishop.
A charming classic, with a fine and beautiful performance from Martha Scott. This is sort of a female version of Goodbye Mr. Chips. Very well done, a real tear jerker. Good supporting cast. Great production.
December 6, 2009A wonderful film, entirely a flashback of a female teacher in the late 1800's. Horse buggies deliver groceries, streets are unpaved. Warm film, it has to do something to you. A thoughtful film all around. Miss Ella Bishop is a teacher at a small town Midwestern college. The story is told in flashback and takes
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