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The Good Companions was an instant hit on publication but was not particularly well regarded by critics. Nevertheless it remained popular for more than forty years. It then fell out of favour, not only because the novel was written from a (rather old-fashioned) middle-class perspective, but also because it dealt with a phenomenon (a travelling music hall troupe) that no longer existed.
- J. B. Priestley
- 1929
734 ratings91 reviews. Probably the most popular of Priestley's novels, The Good Companions was an instant best-seller when it was first published in July 1929, and, while JBP came to feel its success subsequently overshadowed many more important works, the book has remained popular. It was his third novel and it is certainly well-written and ...
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- J.B. Priestley
A classic novel by JB Priestley about a travelling theatre troupe in 1920s England. Learn about the plot, characters, adaptations and editions of this popular and sentimental story.
The Good Companions finally have a long engagement in a series of prosperous manufacturing towns. They draw large audiences and Miss Trant finally begins to see a return on her investment.
A musical adaptation of J. B. Priestley's novel about a British concert party. See cast, crew, episodes, reviews, ratings, and more on IMDb.
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- 1980-11-14
- Comedy, Drama, Musical
- 60
The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley. Productions. 1974 Manchester. 1974 London. 2000 San Francisco. The Good Companions is a musical with a book by Ronald Harwood, music by André Previn, and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It is based on the 1929 novel of the same title by J. B. Priestley .
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Jun 5, 2014 · Last year, searching for inspiration and, yes, instruction, I re-read The Good Companions. I was entranced all over again. J B Priestley was a world-famous critic, essayist, broadcaster and writer ...
