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      The Good Companions

      1957 1h 44m Musical List
      Reviews Miss Trant (Celia Johnson), a philanthropic, adventure-seeking spinster, joins forces with songwriter Inigo Jollifant (John Fraser) and the newly unemployed Jess Oakroyd (Eric Portman) to re-energize a faltering musical theater troupe, the Dinky Doos. Although rock 'n' roll, striptease and television are about to capture the world's attention, the troupe revels in its sense of community, and Jollifant falls for the star, Susie Dean (Janette Scott), who ultimately gets her chance on the West End. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member more high drama with Natalie's dad and my fave english acctress Johnson Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Miss Trant (Celia Johnson), a philanthropic, adventure-seeking spinster, joins forces with songwriter Inigo Jollifant (John Fraser) and the newly unemployed Jess Oakroyd (Eric Portman) to re-energize a faltering musical theater troupe, the Dinky Doos. Although rock 'n' roll, striptease and television are about to capture the world's attention, the troupe revels in its sense of community, and Jollifant falls for the star, Susie Dean (Janette Scott), who ultimately gets her chance on the West End.
      Director
      J. Lee Thompson
      Screenwriter
      T.J. Morrison, J.L. Hodson, John Whiting
      Production Co
      Miramax
      Genre
      Musical
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 44m