Goodbye, Mr. Chips
His film directorial debut came with the musical version of "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" (1969), made by MGM-British, with Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark. It was produced by Arthur P. Jacobs who had made "Doctor Dolittle" two years prior, and just like that film, "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" was a box-office disappointment. However, Ross' second feature as director, "The Owl and the Pussycat" (1970), was a big hit. The film was produced by Ray Stark and starred Streisand.