Gently amusing satire of capitalist corporations, probably before the term had even been invented. I'm not the biggest fan of Ealing, but it's light comedy with a brain.
Another great Ealing Comedy, with the star of the studio, Alec Guiness always teriffic in the productions. Not as great as previoious ealing productions, such as Kind Hearts and Coronets, but still a must see, for British comedy and Ealing fans.
Guinness is good, but he's playing a boring person very well... so he's kinda boring.
Great young Alec Guiness! You'll like this movie even if you aren't a chemist! lol
A absolute favorite of mine! Alec Guiness is fantastic in the lead role of Sidney Stratton. Sidney Stratton has been trying to develop a new type of fabric, one that can't be ripped, torn, or soiled. He has been taking menial jobs at local textile plants just so he can sneak into...( read more)
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