Kipps (1941)
- Directed by
- Carol Reed
- Genre
- comedy drama
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Rating
- 6.1 of 10 from 9 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A draper's assistant inherits a large fortune and must navigate the social expectations of Edwardian England. The film follows his journey as he adjusts to his new wealth and status.
lightheartedwhimsicalgentlewarmnostalgiccomedicupbeat
What happens
Kipps (US title The Remarkable Mr. Kipps) is a 1941 British comedy-drama film adaptation of H. G. Wells's 1905 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Carol Reed and stars Michael Redgrave as a draper's assistant who inherits a large fortune. The film's costumes were designed by Cecil Beaton. The film is set on the south coast of England in Edwardian times, around 1902. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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