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The Man in the White Suit is a 1951 British satirical science fiction comedy film made by Ealing Studios. It stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker and was directed by Alexander Mackendrick. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing (Screenplay) for Roger MacDougall, John Dighton and Alexander ...
A comedy drama sci-fi film about a chemist who invents a self-cleaning fabric that threatens the clothing industry. Starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, and Cecil Parker, directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
- (11K)
- Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Alexander Mackendrick
- 1952-04
Chris Bennion Times (UK) A typically rambunctious Ealing affair with a serious satirical edge, and features excellent turns from Joan Greenwood...
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- Alec Guinness
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Comedy
The Man In The White Suit ( 1951) Publication date. 1951. Topics. Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi. Item Size. 1557616337. An altruistic chemist invents a fabric which resists wear and stain as a boon to humanity, but both big business and labor realize it must be suppressed for economic reasons. Addeddate.
- 82 min
A chemist invents a fabric that never gets dirty or wears out, but faces opposition from the clothing industry. IMDb provides a brief summary of the film's plot, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ.
A comedy sci-fi film about an inventor who creates a self-cleaning fabric that threatens the clothing industry. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read the user score and overview of this classic British film.
Nov 26, 2012 · Is this Ealing’s most cynical scene? Curator Mark Duguid remembers a morally twisted moment in the 1951 comedy The Man in the White Suit.
