Thursday, July 17, 2014

The Man in the White Suit (1951)


An altruistic chemist invents a fabric that resists wear and stain as boon to humanity but both capital and labor realize it must be suppressed for economic reasons.

Fast-paced British satire about economic vs progress issues has becomes a classic in its own right.

Halliwell****: "Brilliant satirical comedy played as farce and put together with meticulous cinematic counterpoint, so that every moment counts and all concerned give of their best."

Maltin***1/2: "Most engaging comedy."


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