Amusing, thoughtful and incredibly inventive. Alec Guinness is once again superb in this Ealing comedy that feels a lot more like a drama, at times. Not as funny as Kind Hearts and Coronets, and ultimately now quite as good, but the film holds a lot of dramatic weight in the ethics of the white suit, as well as a very emotive finale to the film which provoked a reaction from me more than most dramas do. There's a number of comedic moments, mostly from Guinness' wonderful dry British wit, but there's enough slapstick comedy to entertain as well. I genuinely preferred it to the Ladykillers (which I'm sure is an unpopular decision) but it was some way off of Kind Hearts. Very entertaining them, and two thumbs up for creativity, especially as it's far more complex than it sounds.

One of the most visually inventive comedies I've seen, but what elevates it to greatness is Guinness's comic prowess and a Coen-like farm team of distinctive supporting players. Extra-credit for an adept handle on what makes capitalism inherently ridiculous while admitting that it's not as simple as it might seem to change it.

Amusing, thoughtful and incredibly inventive. Alec Guinness is once again superb in this Ealing comedy that feels a lot more like a drama, at times. Not as funny as Kind Hearts and Coronets, and ultimately now quite as good, but the film holds a lot of dramatic weight in the ethics of the white suit, as well as a very emotive finale to the film which provoked a reaction from me more than most dramas do. There's a number of comedic moments, mostly from Guinness' wonderful dry British wit, but there's enough slapstick comedy to entertain as well. I genuinely preferred it to the Ladykillers (which I'm sure is an unpopular decision) but it was some way off of Kind Hearts. Very entertaining them, and two thumbs up for creativity, especially as it's far more complex than it sounds.

A very clever script made even better by the superb Alec Guinness, a fantastic supporting cast and the pitch perfect direction of Alexander Mackendrick.

Really enjoyed this one. It’s.. lightly dark, if that makes sense. Handles serious themes with a sense of whimsy. It reminds me of The Hudsucker Proxy in this way. Really smart, and really fun take on the schemes and shifty dealings of modern industry when it comes to putting profit over the good of humanity. Hilariously bitter.

Truly wonderful cocktail of Sci-Fi, Screwball comedy, and prescient social drama.

It's hard for me to give a high rating to an old film, I have to really like it. This was a good one. Original story, dynamic and talented cast. But it didn't quite click for me. I felt like there was a missing link between the different elements of the making of the film. But it's a Hollywood classic worth watching if you enjoy old films with an interesting narrative. I actually enjoyed the film's ending, and though it's not the most entertaining movie ever, it is also not the most boring one.

After LadyKillers, I became very interested to check out Ealing studio gems and I am glad I found this one. This is great! A masterful mix of comedy, satire and political commentary this is an evergreen classic!

One of the most visually inventive comedies I've seen, but what elevates it to greatness is Guinness's comic prowess and a Coen-like farm team of distinctive supporting players. Extra-credit for an adept handle on what makes capitalism inherently ridiculous while admitting that it's not as simple as it might seem to change it.

Film 5 in my short series of 1950's British classics.

The great Alec Guinness stars as Sidney Stratton, a chemist who invents a cloth that doesn't wear and tear and repels dirt.

Fearing the collapse of the clothing industry and mass unemployment both bosses and unions attempt to suppress Sidney's invention.

The supporting cast includes 2 of my favourites from the period, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker.

"Alec Guinness plays a scientist who invents a yarn that will make clothes that won't get dirty or wear out. The trade unions and mill owners join together to protect their interests. The idea of an indestructible yarn must have seemed like science fiction when the film was made - we can now get stockings that won't ladder from M&S!"