UNITED STATES · 1951
The Man in the White Suit
Alexander Mackendrick
innovation and invention
capitalism and greed
industrial disruption
unintended consequences
man versus society
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 det
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