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The Man in the White Suit (Special Edition) [Blu-ray]

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Format: Blu-ray September 3, 2019


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In this definitive Eagling comedy, Sir Alec Guinness (The Lavender Hill Mob) delivers one of his most beloved performances as Sidney Stratton, an eccentric chemist who one day invents a fiber that never wrinkles, wears out or gets dirty. But when the mill owners and workers both realize that this miracle fabric will destroy their industry, Sidney suddenly becomes the most hunted man in the nation. Can a young idealist trapped between big business and mad unions find safety in science, or will the future of Britain become unraveled by one extraordinary suit? Directed by Alexander Mackendrick (The Lady- killers, Sweet Smell of Success), The Man in the White Suit received an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay by Mackendrick, Roger MacDougall (A Touch of Larceny) and John Dighton (Roman Holiday). Co-starring Joan Greenwood (Kind Hearts and Coronets), Cecil Parker (Under Capricorn) and Michael Gough (Conga), with stunning black-and-white cinematography by the great Douglas Slocomb (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). Special Features: -Audio Commentary by Film Historian Dr. Dean Brandon -Revisiting ‘The Man in the White Suit’ – Interviews with Filmmaker Stephen Friars and Film Critic Ian Christie -Theatrical Trailer

Genre: Comedy


Format: NTSC, Anamorphic


Contributor: Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Joan Greenwood


Language: English


Runtime: 1 hour and 25 minutes


MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.26 ounces


Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Anamorphic


Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 25 minutes


Release date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2019


Actors ‏ : ‎ Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker


Studio ‏ : ‎ KL Studio Classics


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1


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    • Another Brilliant Ealing Satire
The Man in the White Suit seems to me to be partially a satire on Ayn Rand's the Fountainhead. Alec Guinness plays Sidney Stratton deadpan in the role of the lone, mad scientist of the British clothing industry. Stratton is on a mission to create a new fabric that never gets dirty and never wears out. His bizarre quest gets him fired from one after another jobs as a scientist as he diverts (or as the British would say, cadges) equipment and supplies from companies to his projects. He then works as a janitor still cadging supplies and hiding his experiments until he is discovered and promoted by the daughter (Joan Greenwood) of one of the captains of industry. After he is promoted, he is given full support for his bizarre idea. Then, another of the elements of satire is the mad scientist of the horror films of the late 40's, with suitable lights flashing, "boops....beeps" and water gurgling sound effects, and a few explosions of the works. This leads to curiosity...what is he up to? Then, word leaks out that he is working on a cloth that never gets dirty and never wears out. At first it sounds like a good idea but soon the Schumpeterian creative destruction implications of this invention for jobs, businesses, and industries, becomes clear to the industry leaders, the unions, and the ordinary workers. Then, another object of satire in this movie proceeds as all the groups go to battle against each other and then eventually against this man and his invention. Then the movie goes into a chase scene with Guinness wearing this incredibly luminous white suit..... but you'll have to watch the movie to find out how it ends. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2008 by Richard M. Rollo
    • Great classic Ealing Studios comedy by Sandy Mackendrick
One of Alec Guinness's early comedies. Very funny with overtones of deeper societal dilemmas. Hilarious how management and workers join forces to suppress an invention that would benefit all mankind. A little girl even points out the way for the angry mob - classic Mackendrick!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024 by amazonjr
    • Do Not Listen To The Audio Commentary
DVDs are often worth purchasing because you can get unexpected insight about a film you already know and enjoy. Not with the idiotic commentary on The Man In The White Suit. The "expert" here is an Australian whose specialty is American Movie Box Office. He is barely interested in the film and barely refers to it. If you want to know about Ealing Studios in 1902 or Alec Guinness in Star Wars in 1977 or the expert's unhappiness with "Limey Accents" of how much he doesn't like Kind Hearts And Coronets, this is the man for you. He also speaks haltingly, with long pauses and even throat clearing. It's astounding that the track was included in the final DVD. I'm going to guess nobody listened to it before they stuck the plastic wrapping on the case. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022 by Dog Guy
    • The Creative Process Versus the Luddites
The Man in the White Suit focusses on the destructive aspects of all new inventions. Although Joseph Schumpeter's name is never mentioned, his creative destruction concept pervades the story line. Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness ) a non-credentialled and eccentric scientist who creates a new cloth that apparently will not wear out nor get dirty. The overall human community will enormously benefit---but what about those people who earn a living in the impacted industry? Try imagining the horse and buggy industry upon hearing about the automobile. The progeny of Ned Ludd are enraged and correctly fearful of losing their jobs. Sidney's invention will indeed help the vast majority of human beings to live a better life. However, he also truly jeopardizes the economic status of those around him. How is Sidney to respond to such a dilemma? Sidney's trials and tribulations are turned into a mildly humorous fable. He is bewildered by the perception that he has turned into a class enemy. Former friends have turned against him. Even owners of the garment industry are out to crush the new invention. Only the boss's daughter Daphne (Joan Greenwood) remains supportive. Can it get any worse? This is not the greatest comedy ever made. Still, it earns four stars and a few hours of your time. Those who enjoyed Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead will not be disappointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2005 by David Thomson
    • Spendid Ealing Studios dry & ironic British humor circa 1951 starring a young Alec Guiness...
Another Ealing Studios triumph filmed in 1951 Leading man Alec Guiness is so believable in this role of the almost invisible but oh so brilliant scientist. After failure finding employment in respected research laboratories, he finds employment as a janitor in a industrial textile mill in England, in order to gain access to their laboratory for his experiments. He is seeking to prove his theories about changing physical properties of matter. His first fraudulently funded ( he forged PO's for materials) experiment result in explosions and he is forced to look elsewhere for employment. Finally by sheer luck, he is discovered by a wealthy beautiful young woman, whose father just happens to own another similar textile mill. This new sponsor is willing to help him invent the perfect fabric, whose properties were totally unattainable. After some great success, bedlam ensues... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021 by Mark Paul Casagrande
    • A Great Classic, My Favorite Movie
What happens when a scientist creates something wonderful? You would think they would be hailed as a hero. Well, this is great classic about a scientist that does such a feat and the results are shocking. Great photography, depiction of the lab, acting. Everyone should see this movie and will remember it the rest of their live's. I downloaded it from Amazon with live streaming, a great new Amazon feature. When you compare that to ITUNES, I tunes must completely download a movie, which takes close to an hour and then you can watch it. If you want to rent or buy the movie with Amazon you can watch it immediately. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2012 by Low Hertz

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