The Good Beginning
Synopsis
After their honeymoon, Johnny Lipton and his wife Kit move into their small apartment. Kit runs the flat on a tight budget, for she hopes that one day with her support her husband will eventually run his own business. A lack of understanding of each other s character and aspirations, however, leads to many problems before Johnny and Kit are able to attempt a 'good beginning' to their marriage.
Top Cast
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John Fraser
Johnny Lipson
Eileen Moore
Kit Lipson
Peter Reynolds
Brian Watson
Humphrey Lestocq
Thorogood
Hugh Pryse
Braithwaite
David Kossoff
Dealer
Lana Morris
Evie Watson
Ann Stephens
Polly
Peter Jones
Furrier
Robert Raglan
Shelley
Victor Maddern
Bookies Runner
Roland Curram
Carpenter
Virginia Clay
Alma
Oliver Johnston
Owen
Lou Jacobi
Bookmaker
Ronnie Harries
Man In Pub
David Kossoff
2nd Hand Clothes Dealer
Barbara Cavan
Manageress in Fur Shop
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Gunn, Janet Green
- Original Score
- Robert Gill
- Original Title
- The Good Beginning
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Associated British-Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Gunn
Gilbert Gunn, Janet Green
Robert Gill
Lionel Banes
Richard Best
Janet Green
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Gunn
Screenplay
Richard Best
Editor
Janet Green
Screenplay
Gilbert Gunn
Director
Janet Green
Producer
Robert Gill
Original Music Composer
Lionel Banes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Beginning
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What is The Good Beginning about?
After their honeymoon, Johnny Lipton and his wife Kit move into their small apartment. Kit runs the flat on a tight budget, for she hopes that one day with her support her husband will eventually run his own business. A lack of understanding of each other s character and aspirations, however, leads to many problems before Johnny and Kit are able to attempt a 'good beginning' to their marriage.
Who directed The Good Beginning?
The Good Beginning was directed by Gilbert Gunn.
Who stars in The Good Beginning?
The principal cast of The Good Beginning includes John Fraser, Eileen Moore, Peter Reynolds, Humphrey Lestocq, Hugh Pryse.
When was The Good Beginning released and how long is it?
The Good Beginning was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Beginning was composed by Robert Gill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Beginning?
The Good Beginning holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).