The Good Beginning (1953) featured a cast of 21 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (6%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Eileen Moore, age 94. This film starred John Fraser and Eileen Moore.
6% still with us· verified cast5% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 6% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
1955
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Cast21 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Fraser Johnny Lipson | Johnny Lipson | Deceased | 18/03/1931 | 89 | 06/11/2020 | 22 |
 Eileen Moore Kit Lipson | Kit Lipson | Living | 01/01/1932 | 94 | — | 21 |
 Peter Reynolds Brian Watson | Brian Watson | Deceased | 16/08/1921 | 53 | 22/04/1975 | 32 |
 Humphrey Lestocq Thorogood | Thorogood | Deceased | 23/01/1919 | 65 | 29/01/1984 | 34 |
 Hugh Pryse Braithwaite | Braithwaite | Deceased | 11/11/1910 | 44 | 11/08/1955 | 43 |
 David Kossoff Dealer | Dealer | Deceased | 24/11/1919 | 85 | 23/03/2005 | 34 |
 Lana Morris Evie Watson | Evie Watson | Deceased | 11/03/1930 | 68 | 28/05/1998 | 23 |
 Ann Stephens Polly | Polly | Deceased | 21/05/1931 | 35 | 15/07/1966 | 22 |
 Peter Jones Furrier | Furrier | Deceased | 12/06/1920 | 79 | 10/04/2000 | 33 |
 Robert Raglan Shelley | Shelley | Deceased | 07/04/1909 | 76 | 18/07/1985 | 44 |
 Victor Maddern Bookies Runner | Bookies Runner | Deceased | 16/03/1926 | 67 | 22/06/1993 | 27 |
 Roland Curram Carpenter | Carpenter | Deceased | 01/01/1932 | 93 | 01/06/2025 | 21 |
 Virginia Clay Alma | Alma | Deceased | 30/01/1898 | 99 | 03/02/1997 | 55 |
 Oliver Johnston Owen | Owen | Deceased | 29/04/1888 | 78 | 22/12/1966 | 65 |
 Lou Jacobi Bookmaker | Bookmaker | Deceased | 28/12/1913 | 95 | 23/10/2009 | 40 |
Ronnie Harries Man In Pub | Man In Pub | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Kossoff 2nd Hand Clothes Dealer | 2nd Hand Clothes Dealer | Deceased | 24/11/1919 | 85 | 23/03/2005 | 34 |
 Barbara Cavan Manageress in Fur Shop | Manageress in Fur Shop | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Rosemary Whitfield Celia | Celia | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eddie Vitch Speciality Act | Speciality Act | Deceased | 06/04/1903 | 82 | 01/09/1985 | 50 |
Alma Cookson Skater | Skater | Unverified | — | — | — | — |