The Good Companions (1957)
1957's The Good Companions was the second film version of the well-known J. B. Priestly play. The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth. Eric Portman, Celia Johnson and John Fraser are three Britons from various classes and walks of life who become involved in the fortunes of the Dinky Doos. Pooling their resources, the diverse "good companions" save the troupe from disbanding. Good-natured and high-spirited, Good Companions might have even been better had the director adopted a more intimate and less showbizzy approach. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Eric Portman, Celia Johnson, (more)
- Director(s):
- J. Lee Thompson
Synopsis of The Good Companions
1957's The Good Companions was the second film version of the well-known J. B. Priestly play. The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth. Eric Portman, Celia Johnson and John Fraser are three Britons from various classes and walks of life who become involved in the fortunes of the Dinky Doos. Pooling their resources, the diverse "good companions" save the troupe from disbanding. Good-natured and high-spirited, Good Companions might have even been better had the director adopted a more intimate and less showbizzy approach. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Good Companions
- Eric Portman - Jess Oakroyd
- Hugh Griffith - Morton Mitcham
- John Fraser - Inigo Jolifant
- Rachel Roberts - Effie Longstaff
- John Salew - Mr. Joe
- Paddy Stone - Jerry Jerningham
- Kim Parker - The Three Graces
- Beatrice Varley - Mrs. Jimmy Nunn
- Jeremy Burnham - Felton
- Fabia Drake - Mrs. Tarvin
- Lloyd Pearson - Mr. Tarvin
- Joyce Grenfell - Lady Parlitt
- Agnes Bernelle - Ethel Georgia
- Marianne Stone - Marilyn
- Campbell Cotts - The Critic
- Anthony Newley - Mulbrau
- Richard Thorp - David
- Marjorie Rhodes - Mrs. Mounder
- John Le Mesurier - Monte Mortimer
- Melvyn Hayes - Telegraph Boy
- Larry Cross - TV Commentator
- Olwen Brookes - Woman On Tram
- Celia Johnson - Miss Trant
- Janette Scott - Susie Dean
- Bobby Howes - Jimmy Nunn
- Rachel Roberts - Elsie Longstaff
- Mona Washbourne - Mrs. Joe
- Shirley Ann Field - The Three Graces
- Thora Hird - Mrs. Oakroyd
- Alec McCowen - Albert
- Anna Turner - Daisy
- Brian Oulton - Fauntley
- Ralph Truman - Memsford
- Barbara Archer - Barmaid
- Lloyd Lamble - Pitsner
- Claude Bonser - Pit Man
- Ian Wilson - Mr. Droke
- George Woodbridge - Ripe Gentleman
- George Rose - Theater Owner
- Richard Leech - Ridvers
- Max Butterfield - Honeymoon Couple
- Tom Gill - Critic's Friend
- Shane Cordell - Critic's Secretary
- Nicholas Bruce - Chauffeur
- Director(s):
- J. Lee Thompson
- Writer(s):
- T.J. Morrison, John Whiting, L.J. Hodgson
- Producer(s):
- Hamilton G. Inglis
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