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A Kid for Two Farthings (1955)

Movie ★ 6.7 96 min

Drama Comedy

Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to tell Joe stories. When Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes can come true.

Carol Reed Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 15, 1955
Runtime
96 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0048250
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Themes

Cast

Celia Johnson Celia Johnson Joanna Diana Dors Diana Dors Sonia David Kossoff David Kossoff Avrom Kandinsky Joe Robinson Joe Robinson Sam Heppner Jonathan Ashmore Jonathan Ashmore Joe Brenda De Banzie Brenda De Banzie Lady Ruby Primo Carnera Primo Carnera Python Macklin Lou Jacobi Lou Jacobi Blackie Isaacs Sidney James Sidney James Ice Berg Irene Handl Irene Handl Mrs. Abramowitz Sydney Tafler Sydney Tafler Madam Rita Danny Green Danny Green Bully Bason Vera Day Vera Day Mimi Daphne Anderson Daphne Anderson Dora Joseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty Vagrant Harold Berens Harold Berens Oliver Bart Allison Auctioneer (uncredited) Barbara Archer Barbara Archer Madam Rita's Workroom Girl (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Kid for Two Farthings about?
Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to tell Joe stories. When Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes can come true.
Who directed A Kid for Two Farthings?
A Kid for Two Farthings was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in A Kid for Two Farthings?
A Kid for Two Farthings stars Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson.
When was A Kid for Two Farthings released?
A Kid for Two Farthings is a 1955 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch A Kid for Two Farthings?
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