Mary glynne, as the refined but spirited miss trant, is a little on the staid side and yields to the more sparkling judy cornwell in the 1980 version possibly. It is arguably priestleys most famous novel, and the work which established him as a national figure. 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. Lee thompson with eric portman, celia johnson, hugh griffith, janette scott, year. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are.
The good companions 1957 miss trant celia johnson, a philanthropic, adventureseeking spinster, joins forces with songwriter inigo jollifant john fraser and. A rarely seen, high spirited british showbiz musical,the good companions of 1957 is a must see for 1950s nostalgia buffs. The story revolves around the dinky doos, a provincial musical troupe living. The good companions is a 1957 film starring eric portman, celia johnson, hugh griffith. It won the james tait black memorial prize and was adapted twice into film. The good companions is a 1957 british musical comedy based on the 1929 novel by jb priestly. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Written in 1929, it follows the fortunes of a concert party on a tour of england. The future looks bleak for the dinky doos when their manager runs off with the funds and dwindling audiences force the. Priestleys famous novel charting the ups and downs of a struggling touring concert party, this endearing musical comedy features an outstanding array of british talent including janette scott, john fraser, eric portman, rachel roberts, joyce grenfell. It was first filmed in 1932 and then, as a fullblown, hollywoodstyle musical, in 1957. Cu notice advertising the film the good companions on side of car, pan to another sign danger no engine on back of cyclists. It is based on the novel of the same name and is a remake of the 1933 film version partial cast. The story revolves around the dinky doos, a provincial musical.
Overview of good companions, the, 1957, with eric portman, shirley field, celia johnson, at turner classic movies. The good companions is presented here in a brandnew transfer from original film elements in its asexhibited theatrical aspect ratio. This 1957 splashy techicolor cinemascope version of the j. The good companions is a 1957 british musical film directed by j. Though theatre was my first love, film has stolen my heart in. The good companions is almost unique in the number and variety of the adaptations that have been made of it. Edmund gwenn is a sturdy and engaging jess oakroyd, the joiner from bruddersford, nearer to john stratton in the television version of 1980 than to eric portman in the 1957 film version. Miss trant celia johnson, a philanthropic, adventureseeking spinster, joins forces with songwriter inigo jollifant john fraser and the. It is priestleys most famous novel, and it established him as a national figure. Driven by the concerns of a committee formed of anglican clergy, medical people and laymen, the good companions was begun in 1955. The good companions is a novel by the english author j.
An encounter with three strangers inigo jollifant a romantic, songwriting exschoolmaster, miss trant a philanthropic spinster in search of adventure, and jess oakroyd a down to earth, practical man recently made redundant. Starring eric portman, celia johnson, hugh griffith, janette scott, john fraser and joyce grenfell, the good companions is a musicalromance film directed by j. Stars eric portman, celia johnson, hugh griffith, john fraser, janette scott and others. The good companions 1957 film online gucken folgerung. An encounter with three strangers inigo jollifant a romantic, songwriting exschoolmaster, miss trant a philanthropic spinster in search of adventure, and jess oakroyd a down to earth, practical.
The good companions is een britse filmkomedie uit 1957 onder regie van j. The good companions 1957 film colour, widescreen now on dvd. These qualities, together with the good natured charm of the young leads, make the good companions excellent entertainment. It was written during a time when touring shows were popular between wwi and wwii, and large sets werent as portable and capable of being transported easily within the world of the film like they are in the 1957 film. The good companions 1957 film british comedy guide. With eric portman, celia johnson, hugh griffith, janette scott. Service groups, individuals and volunteers lent support. Leethompson cast includes eric portman, celia johnson, hugh griffith, janette scott, john fraser, joyce grenfell, bobby howes. The story revolves around the dinky doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth. The last few musical numbers towards the end of the film match many of hollywood musical efforts around the same time, but the fact that the film is british gives it. The good companions is a remake of the 1933 film, the good companions, based on j. Edward knoblock and the author himself refashioned it for the stage in 1931.
World charity premiere of good companions attended by lots of celebrities. World charity premiere good companions 1957 youtube. The last few musical numbers towards the end of the film match many of hollywood musical efforts around the same time, but the fact that the film is british gives. The little group prospered and by 1957 membership had risen from the. An encounter with three strangers inigo jollifant a romantic, songwriting exschoolmaster, miss trant a. A touring variety troupe, the dinky doos are in financial trouble. Priestley novel isnt a patch on the 1933 version, in 1933 the leads were played by jessie matthews, edmund gwenn and john gielgud here we get janette scott, eric portman and john fraser non of which begin to approach the originals even bobby howes as jimmy nunn isnt as good as a. Much of the characterization and writing quality of.
Ls scott listening through headphones attached to car. The good companions 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Priestley written in 1929 in deal, kent, it focuses on the trials and tribulations of a concert party in england between world war i and world war ii. Priestleys homely and colorful yarn of a thirdrate touring company makes a pedestrian musical. It is based on the novel of the same name and is a. A touring troupe, the dinky doos are in financial trouble. Its been made into numerous stage and radio plays, films and tv programs since 1931. Rent the good companions 1957 film for free as part of our trial offer.
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