Kipps (1941 film)

Kipps, also known as The Remarkable Mr. Kipps, is a British 1941 comedydrama film adaptation of H. G. Wells novel of the same name, directed by Carol Reed. Michael Redgrave stars as a drapers assistant who inherits a large fortune.

When Kipps shows up for work late, he is sacked for breaking one of Mr. Shalfords strict rules of conduct. Then, Chitterlow tells Kipps that the advertisement was about him. It turns out Kipps has inherited a large house and a fortune 26,000 from a grandfather he had never met.Chitterlow talks Kipps into investing 300 in his new play for a half share. At the bank, they run into Mr. Coote. Coote suggests Kipps employ new solicitor Ronnie Walshingham Michael Wilding to look after his fortune. When Kipps finds out the man is Helens brother, he becomes interested. ........

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