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  1. 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 ...

  2. The Man in the White Suit: Directed by Alexander Mackendrick. With Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough. An altruistic chemist invents a fabric which resists wear and stain as a boon to humanity, but big business and labor realize it must be suppressed for economic reasons.

  3. Page 1 of 6, 11 total items. Chemist Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness) is at a crossroads in his career. He's been trying to invent a long-lasting clothing fiber, but his unreasonable demands for ...

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  4. Oct 23, 2018 · The Man In The White Suit ( 1951) Publication date. 1951. Topics. Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi. 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. 2018-10-23 23:23:52. Identifier. TheManInTheWhiteSuit1951_201810. Scanner.

  5. Overview. The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process.

  6. Nov 25, 2002 · A young inventor threatens the business world when he creates a cloth that can't tear or wear out.

  7. In the British manufacturing country of Northern England, factory owner Michael Corland (Michael Gough) is showing competitor Alan Bimley (Cecil Parker) arou...

  8. An altruistic chemist invents a fabric which resists wear and stain as a boon to humanity, but big business and labor realize it must be suppressed for economic reasons. Sidney Stratton, a humble inventor, develops a fabric which never gets dirty or wears out.