The Good Companions (1933 film) The Good Companions (1933 film) The Good Companions is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Victor Saville starring Jessie Matthews and John Gielgud. It was based on the novel of the same name by J.B. Priestley. A group of widely divergent characters meet up with a broken-down touring concert-party, throw in their lot with them, and eventually triumph after temporary setbacks. This British musical-comedy follows an unlikely trio as they try to revive the fortunes of the floundering theatrical troupe. School teacher Inigo Jolifant (John Gielgud) with his talent for songwriting, and recently unemployed Jess Oakroyd (Edmund Gwenn) with
The Dog Who Had Kittens The Dog Who Had Kittens The Dog Who Had Kittens is a 1991 children's picture book by Polly Robertus and illustrated by Janet Stevens. It is about a basset hound who finds himself adopting some kittens. "The Dog Who Had Kittens" has been reviewed by "Books for Keeps" that wrote "A really good book: it doesn't duck the issues, the animals remain true to their likely characteristics and we're left with wry smiles on our faces." and "Kirkus Reviews" called it "Good fun." "BookList" found it "An amusing combination of text and art, especially appealing for children who know and