According to the book Chips was born in 1848, and started at Brookfield in 1870. He was married from 1896-98. Retired in 1913. Came back as head in 1917. Died in 1933, 63 years after starting.
It was mentioned in the film that Chips had a 58 years teaching career starting from 1870, but there was a period during World War I when he was retired for an approximate five year period.
It was mentioned in the film that Chips had a 58 years teaching career starting from 1870, but there was a period during World War I when he was retired for an approximate five year period.
The text is from Virgil. It runs, "[Forsan et] haec olim meminisse juvabit." That translates as "[Perhaps] some day it will be a pleasure to remember these things".
According to the CD's liner notes, the lyrics are:
Let the years pass but our hearts will remember,
Schooldays at Brookfield ended too soon.
Fight to the death in the mire of November,
Last wicket rattles on evenings in June,
Grey granite walls that were gay with our laughter,
Green of the fields where our feet used to roam.
We shall remember, whate'er may come after,
Brookfield our mother and Brookfield our home.
Let the years pass but our hearts will remember,
Schooldays at Brookfield ended too soon.
Fight to the death in the mire of November,
Last wicket rattles on evenings in June,
Grey granite walls that were gay with our laughter,
Green of the fields where our feet used to roam.
We shall remember, whate'er may come after,
Brookfield our mother and Brookfield our home.
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- How long is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?1 hour and 54 minutes
- When was Goodbye, Mr. Chips released?July 28, 1939
- What is the IMDb rating of Goodbye, Mr. Chips?7.9 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Goodbye, Mr. Chips?Charles Edward 'Mr. Chips' Chipping, Katherine Bridges, John Colley, Peter Colley as a young man, Peter Colley II, Peter Colley I, Max Staefel, Flora, Wetherby, and Ralston
- What is the plot of Goodbye, Mr. Chips?An aged teacher and former headmaster of a boarding school recalls his career and his personal life over the decades.
- What was the budget for Goodbye, Mr. Chips?1.051 million
- How much did Goodbye, Mr. Chips earn at the worldwide box office?1.717 million
- What is Goodbye, Mr. Chips rated?Unrated
- What genre is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?Drama and Romance
- How many awards has Goodbye, Mr. Chips won?3 awards
- How many awards has Goodbye, Mr. Chips been nominated for?11 nominations
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