I have to reread this every five or ten years, each time haunted again by the mystery, the intellectual journey, and a tale well told. James Hilton wrote the novel in 1933, and Frank Capra directed the movie in 1937: same name, plot adapted only somewhat, and also worthy of a return journey every few years. Hilton also wrote, by the way, "Good Bye, Mr. Chips" (1934), which was successfully adapted to the big screen in 1939; and in which Robert Donat received the Oscar for his starring role.
