The Man in the White Suit
1951
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Synopsis
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...
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Ealing Studios
Setting
Manchester
Trailer
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Festival History
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 generic - Retrospective
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Academy Awards 1953 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1952 generic
- National Board of Review 1952 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Man in the White Suit | |
| Alternate title | L'Homme au complet blanc |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
