A young scientist's new invention leads to fervent interest from industrialists and trade unionists alike, in this classic Ealing comedy.

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 …

Mar 22, 2024 · M ackendrick followed this success up with The Man in the White Suit, a morally ambiguous exploration of trade unionism, capitalism, industrial unrest and scientific progress. …

The Man in the White Suit is a 1951 Ealing Studios comedy film, directed by Alexander Mackendrick and starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, and Cecil Parker. Though not …

Made by Ealing studios during their lauded run of post-war comedies, The Man in the White Suit showcases star Alec Guiness and director Alexander MacKendrick at the peak of their talents. …

Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness at his most unworldly), a maverick scientist working in a textile mill, invents a fabric that never gets dirty and never wears out. He's hailed as a genius--until …

Guinness is Back...Working Wonders With Wile, Whimsey and Wit! The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly …

Mar 28, 2023 · 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 high-end …

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 …

May 19, 2021 · Sidney Stratton, a humble inventor, develops a fabric which never gets dirty or wears out. This would seem to be a boon for mankind, but the established...

Jan 1, 2025 · The meaning behind “The Man in the White Suit” is a thought-provoking commentary on the tensions between progress and tradition, as well as the conflicts between …

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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 …

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The Man in the White Suit is perhaps the most cynical, and certainly the most complex, of the Ealing comedies. It was Alexander Mackendrick's second film as director, following the …

Michael Corland (Michael Gough) meets Sir John Kierlaw's car at Birnley's mill after alerting him and other textile manufacturers to the threat of the fibre. The new thread is made into a White …

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The Man in the White Suit centers on inventor Sidney Stratton, who creates a revolutionary fabric that never wears out or gets dirty. This discovery threatens the clothing industry, prompting …

Aug 18, 2020 · In The Man in the White Suit Guinness plays the mild-mannered, driven scientist Sidney Stratton in a Dickensian textile industry town, who works as a low-level employee at a …