The Man in the White Suit (1951)

A brilliant chemist invents a revolutionary fabric that resists dirt and never wears out. While initially celebrated, the garment industry's elite and workers soon recognize that the fabric threatens their livelihoods. Desperate to protect their interests, they attempt to sabotage the invention and discredit its creator. The chemist races through the night in his glowing white suit, pursued by those who wish to see his downfall.