The Man in the White Suit (1951)

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...

Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction

What to watch after The Man in the White Suit

• The League of Gentlemen (1960) — Same feel: smart, satirical
• Our Man in Havana (1959) — Alec Guinness appears in both
• The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) — Same feel: smart, whimsical
• The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) — Same subject: ealing
• Whisky Galore! (1949) — Alexander Mackendrick directed both
• Passport to Pimlico (1949) — Same feel: satirical, whimsical