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The Man in the White Suit
UNITED STATES · 1951

The Man in the White Suit

Alexander Mackendrick
innovation and invention capitalism and greed industrial disruption unintended consequences man versus society
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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 det

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