in my mind the best of the ealing comedy and one of my favourite film of all time . the theme of worker v. management ( with lot of talk of union and right ) perhaps date the film a bit now a it no longer a subject discuss all that much but that doesn not stop white suit from be a show stop classic . the plot and about a man try to create a revolutionary new fabric which end up put the textile industry into turmoil and doesn not sound excite when write down but the film retain that essential spark of fantasy mixed with reality that mark it out a a true ealing comedy . the fabric repels dirt and can never wear out . the titular white suit that alec guinness wear throughout the second half become the centrepiece for several iconic image and sequence and such a guinness be able to use his indestructible thread to scale a sheer wall . the script itself be full of dry wit be he all right . yes . pity . and characterisation be first rate . i be always astonish by the wonderful direction in these film as well . comedy of late era would adopt a point the camera at the actor and let it roll mentality but the ealing film always attempt interesting lighting and angle and innovation . this film be no exception . of course and it the cast that lift the material to dizzy height . alec guinness give a fantastically understated performance and with eye that convey wonder and joy and crush defeat whenever the story demand it . stratton be a man oblivious to everything except his work . such an insular character could quickly have become boring or irritate but guinness effortlessly make him likable and so much so that the closing stage of the film generate a real sense of urgency a stratton try to come out on top in a world that want to bury everything he ever work for . joan greenwood play another of her strong female role and be an absolute delight to watch a usual and a be befuddle cecil parker and slimy michael gough while everybody get laugh without even try to . it comical british understatement at it fine . the man in the white suit be 81 minute of sheer brilliance and with a great plot and great cast and sparkle wit and healthy dollop of cynicism . absolutely top notch .