The Man in the White Suit

1951 · directed by Alexander Mackendrick

Rating
82/100
Hit
yes

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 cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...

The Man in the White Suit (1951), directed by Alexander Mackendrick, rates 82/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

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More from Alexander Mackendrick

  1. Sweet Smell of Success (1957) — 86/100 · hit
  2. The Ladykillers (1955) — 83/100 · hit
  3. Whisky Galore! (1949) — 80/100 · hit

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