Mr. Chips

Mr. Chips, fictional character, a gentle and kindly English schoolteacher in the novel Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1934) by James Hilton. He is known as Mr. Chipping in the novel; the nickname Mr. Chips is bestowed by his students. (The character is identified as Arthur Chipping in a 1969 film adaptation.)

The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by J.E. Luebering.
Citation Information
Article Title: Mr. Chips
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 01 March 2021
Access Date: March 13, 2025