the good companions ( 1957 film )
‎the good companions (1957) directed by j. lee thompson • reviews, film + cast • letterboxd
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this film is the second featured in part ii of “theatre in film”. see below for the others in part ii .
though theatre was my first love, film has stolen my heart in recent years. in part ii of our ongoing theatre in film series, we explore the latter years of classical hollywood cinema (and british film) when technicolor was new and movie musicals, filled with rich color and vibrant acting, lifted off the screen. for the second film in part ii, we celebrate the good companions from 1957 .
title the good companions year 1957 formats dvd, cinema distributor (s) network, assoc. british pathe ltd classified date (s) 07 / 10 / 2013 main language english bbfc reference azf014290
1957 british comedy film about a theatrical troupe. stars eric portman, celia johnson, hugh griffith, john fraser, janette scott and others .
on the opening night, the rest of the company are in the audience, happy at susie' s triumph, and happy that they themselves are once more good companions .
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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 a heart and a sense of fun sometimes lacking in american polish .
if you like this film (and it certainly has it' s flaws in ...
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not as good as the original, cinemascope doesnt really suit this story. well told tale nevertheless .
terrific cast, good musical numbers, glorious technicolour and an excellent network dvd transfer .
j b priestley wrote a very good story, apart from one or two obvious talents ...
j b priestley wrote a very good story, apart from one or two obvious talents the rest of the cast and screen writers successfully ruined it .
achieve is the same togetherness of community that the 1933 version possesses. oakroyd defends the honor of miss trant after a belligerent theatre owner tries to intimidate her. the troupe has dinner together almost every night with toasts, arguments, and laughter. and in the final moments of the film, the troupe looks on from the audience as susie performs for a crowd of hundreds on the west end .
i considered
the good companions
simply made and entertaining, as was the novel. the actors were well cast and each played their part to perfection. it was unusual for a british studio to' try' a musical at that period of time, and i think it came off pretty well. for me it is an unexpected, delightful offering such as
curtain up
.
with inigo' s songs and music, susie' s talent, and the dynamic speciality dancer jerry jerningham ,
the good companions
find the show improving, and audiences increasing, to their great relief. but just as they seem to be finding their feet again, financially, there comes a patch of bad luck; an unlucky theatre booking, friction among the cast, causes the tension to mount, and the company is on the point of disbanding, when jess oakroyd steps in and rallies them with some straight talking .
the indomitable spirit of the dinky doos appeals to miss trant, and when she hears of their predicament, she offers to put up the money to save the show. inigo renames the company
the good companions
, and miss trant becomes their manager, with inigo as pianist and jess oakroyd as carpenter and odd job man. inigo makes a bad first impression on susie by criticising her songs, and she tells him he is conceited and overbearing. however, when she hears his music, susie realises he is genuinely talented, and asks him to write some songs for her .
three unacquainted individuals band together to save a failing touring theatre troupe called the “dinky doos”. inigo jollifant (john fraser) is a school teacher who has a knack for playing piano; miss trant (celia johnson) is a wealthy spinster, who has recently inherited her father’s estate; and jess oakroyd (eric portman) is a recently laid - off gentleman with a penchant for theatrics. all three happen upon the troupe, led by starlett susie dean (janette scott). jollifant and oakroyd convince trant to fund the “dinky doos” under the name “the good companions, ” thinking the new name will bring success. after a mostly
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the story revolves around the dinky doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth .
great british musical from the late 50s. stunning picture quality and in the correct cinemascope ratio .
an elderly british schoolmaster is upset when a new teacher comes to the school and is an immediate success with the boys. the older man thinks he isn' t getting the respect he deserves .
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the future looks bleak for
the dinky doos
, a touring concert party, when their manage runs off with the funds, and dwindling audience numbers force the owner of the theatre at which they are resident to close the show and impound their props and costumes in lieu of an unpaid debt. susie dean, the young, attractive singer and dancer in the company is particularly disconsolate; determined to make a big name for herself in show - business, she feels the set back will mean an end to her theatrical career .
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an excellent purchase which i enjoyed as a bygone era. with a bonus as the music from laurie johnson (who wrote the music for the steed / avengers tv series, , plenty of humour. slight disappointing with the ending as that is not a stage show .
this remake of the thirties jessie matthews / john gielgud musical has a lot of charm due to its lovely colour, excellent songs, and a strong cast (good roles for celia johnson, eric portman, joyce grenfell, hugh griffith, bobby howes, rachel roberts, john fraser and of course jeanette scott and her mother thora hird; smaller showy roles for anthony newley and john le mesurier) .
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marries lady parlitt (joyce grenfell), whose family manages a chain of theatres. this secures the troupe’s place on the stage and results in susie achieving stardom in a magnificent london revue .
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i' ve always loved the book and this dvd didn' t disappoint. very old fashioned but very entertaining .
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meanwhile, inigo has proposed to susie, who though very fond of him, is still determined to become a great star, and turns him down, saying she is dedicated to her career. in desperation, inigo takes his music to an important impressario, but refuses the handsome contract he is offered until the man has heard susie. reluctantly, the impressario agrees, but the show he attends is wrecked by a gang of toughs, led by a spiteful, and unscrupulous bill - posting man who had hoped to bully miss trant into using his services. nevertheless, susie and jerry are offered starring roles in a west end revue with inigo' s music, which is being backed jointly by the impressario and the theatrical agent of a wealthy society woman who after pursuing jerry for some time, has married him .
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below is a photo from the 1933 version, depicting oakroyd, miss trant, jollifant, and dr. mcfarlane comforting susie after planted hecklers have driven her offstage .
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upholds two of the oldest and richest aspects of theatre: community and family. the troupe, a family of performers, finds itself in dire trouble, and when three outsiders join their ranks, they’re taken in as family themselves. this parallels our experiences in high school, college, and professional theatre when, as performers in a show, our family and friends become part of our own theatre family. with their support and, sometimes, with skills of their own, they help the production persevere toward a common goal .
an enjoyable dvd of jb priestys famous book. the cast is full of famous actors. and it is interesting to see people such as a young thora hird and her daughter janette scott ,
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a touring variety troupe, the
dinky doos
are in financial trouble. an encounter with three strangers - inigo jollifant (a romantic, song - writing ex - schoolmaster), miss trant (a... see full summary »
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the good companions is a 1957 british musical film directed by j. lee thompson and starring eric portman . it is based on the novel of the same name and is a remake of the 1933 film version . 
the good companions is a 1957 british musical film directed by j. lee thompson and starring eric portman. it is based on the novel of the same name and is a remake of the 1933 film version.
the good companions is a 1957 british musical film directed by j. lee thompson and starring eric portman. it is based on the novel of the same name and is a remake of the 1933 film version.