It Started in Paradise
Synopsis
A talented dress designer, who lets nothing get in the way of her success, rises in the fashion world then loses contact with her own humanity. She also forgets that you meet the same people on the way up as on the way down.
Top Cast
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Jane Hylton
Martha Watkins
Ian Hunter
Arthur Turner
Terence Morgan
Edouard
Muriel Pavlow
Alison Greville
Martita Hunt
Mme. Alice
Brian Worth
Michael
Ronald Squire
Mary Jane
Kay Kendall
Lady Caroline Frencham
Joyce Barbour
Lady Burridge
Harold Lang
Mr. Louis
Margaret Withers
Miss Madge
Lucienne Hill
Madame Lucienne
Diana Decker
Crystal Leroy
Arthur Lane
Sydney Bruce
Dana Wynter
Barbara, The Model
Jack Allen
Lord Chandos
Naomi Chance
Primrose
June Brown
Announcer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Compton Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Marghanita Laski
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- It Started in Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- British Film-Makers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Compton Bennett
Marghanita Laski
Malcolm Arnold
Jack Cardiff
Alan Osbiston
Sergei Nolbandov, Earl St. John, Leslie Parkyn
Department Leadership Roster
Compton Bennett
Director
Marghanita Laski
Screenplay
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Sergei Nolbandov
Producer
Leslie Parkyn
Producer
Sheila Graham
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for It Started in Paradise.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Started in Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Started in Paradise about?
A talented dress designer, who lets nothing get in the way of her success, rises in the fashion world then loses contact with her own humanity. She also forgets that you meet the same people on the way up as on the way down.
Who directed It Started in Paradise?
It Started in Paradise was directed by Compton Bennett.
Who stars in It Started in Paradise?
The principal cast of It Started in Paradise includes Jane Hylton, Ian Hunter, Terence Morgan, Muriel Pavlow, Martita Hunt.
When was It Started in Paradise released and how long is it?
It Started in Paradise was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for It Started in Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Started in Paradise was composed by Malcolm Arnold.