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The Tomboy
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The Tomboy

1936-02-21 · 95 min · ★ 3.9

Drama · Romance

The eponymous garçonne or flapper is Monique Lerbier, an emancipated French woman who leaves home to escape a marriage of convenience to a man she does not love which her parents have forced on her. She then falls into all sorts of carnal temptations and artificial pleasures previously unknown to her. These include her being seduced into a lesbian love affair by a chanteuse.

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Directors
Jean de Limur
Production companies
Franco London Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marie BellMarie BellMonique Lerbier, la garçonne
ArlettyArlettyNiquette
Henri RollanHenri RollanRégis Boisselot
Jean WormsLerbier
Maurice EscandeMaurice EscandeLucien Vigneret
Édith PiafÉdith PiafChanteuse
Marcelle PrainceMarcelle PrainceMadame Lerbier
Marcelle GéniatMarcelle GéniatTante Sylvestre
Suzy SolidorAnika
Vanda GrévilleVanda GrévilleÉlisabeth
Jaque CatelainJaque CatelainGeorges Blanchet
Pierre EtcheparePierre EtcheparePlombino
Jean TissierJean TissierDes Souzaies
Philippe HersentPhilippe HersentPeer Rys

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