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The Good Beginning
The Good Beginning
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The Good Beginning

1953
1h 2m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h 2m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Oct 5, 1953
Director
Gilbert Gunn
Production
Associated British-Pathé
Associated British-Pathé
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

21 Cast Members

John Fraser

John Fraser

Johnny Lipson

Eileen Moore

Eileen Moore

Kit Lipson

Peter Reynolds

Peter Reynolds

Brian Watson

Humphrey Lestocq

Humphrey Lestocq

Thorogood

Hugh Pryse

Hugh Pryse

Braithwaite

David Kossoff

David Kossoff

Dealer

Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Evie Watson

Ann Stephens

Ann Stephens

Polly

Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Furrier

Robert Raglan

Shelley

Victor Maddern

Victor Maddern

Bookies Runner

Roland Curram

Roland Curram

Carpenter

Virginia Clay

Alma

Oliver Johnston

Oliver Johnston

Owen

Lou Jacobi

Lou Jacobi

Bookmaker

Ronnie Harries

Man In Pub

David Kossoff

David Kossoff

2nd Hand Clothes Dealer

Barbara Cavan

Manageress in Fur Shop

Rosemary Whitfield

Celia

Eddie Vitch

Speciality Act

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