The Good Companions
“JOY! MUSIC! MIRTH! "WORTHY OF THE HONOUR of being the first talking picture seen in public by the King and Queen."”
Synopsis
Film musical taken from JB Priestley's novel about three musicians joining together to save a failing concert party, the Dinky Doos.
Top Cast
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Jessie Matthews
Susie Dean
Edmund Gwenn
Jess Oakroyd
John Gielgud
Inigo Jollifant
Mary Glynne
Miss Elizabeth Trant
Percy Parsons
Morton Mitcham
D.A. Clarke-Smith
Ridvers
Florence Gregson
Mrs. Oakroyd
Frank Pettingell
Sam Oglethorpe
Alex Frazer
Dr. Macfarlane
Finlay Currie
Monte Mortimer
Max Miller
Millbrau
A.W. Baskcomb
Jimmy Nunn
Dennis Hoey
Joe
Viola Compton
Mrs. Joe
Richard Dolman
Jerry
Margery Binner
Elsie
Laurence Hanray
Mr. James Tarvin
Annie Esmond
Mrs. James Tarvin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- W.P. Lipscomb, Ian Dalrymple, Angus MacPhail, J. B. Priestley, Douglas Furber
- Original Score
- George Posford
- Original Title
- The Good Companions
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Welsh-Pearson, Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
W.P. Lipscomb, Ian Dalrymple, Angus MacPhail, J. B. Priestley, Douglas Furber
George Posford
Bernard Knowles
Michael Balcon, T.A. Welsh
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Saville
Director
Ian Dalrymple
Writer
Angus MacPhail
Writer
Michael Balcon
Producer
T.A. Welsh
Producer
Bernard Knowles
Director of Photography
George Posford
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Good Companions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Companions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Good Companions about?
Film musical taken from JB Priestley's novel about three musicians joining together to save a failing concert party, the Dinky Doos.
Who directed The Good Companions?
The Good Companions was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The Good Companions?
The principal cast of The Good Companions includes Jessie Matthews, Edmund Gwenn, John Gielgud, Mary Glynne, Percy Parsons.
When was The Good Companions released and how long is it?
The Good Companions was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Companions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Companions was composed by George Posford.
Is The Good Companions based on a book or true story?
The Good Companions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. B. Priestley".