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A Kid for Two Farthings

6.719551h 36mNRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorCarol Reed
WriterWolf Mankowitz
ProducersAlexander Korda·Carol Reed

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Cast · Directed by Carol Reed

CJCelia Johnson
Celia Johnson
Joanna
DDDiana Dors
Diana Dors
Sonia
DKDavid Kossoff
David Kossoff
Avrom Kandinsky
JRJoe Robinson
Joe Robinson
Sam Heppner
JAJonathan Ashmore
Jonathan Ashmore
Joe
BBBrenda De Banzie
Brenda De Banzie
Lady Ruby
PCPrimo Carnera
Primo Carnera
Python Macklin
LJLou Jacobi
Lou Jacobi
Blackie Isaacs
SJSidney James
Sidney James
Ice Berg
IHIrene Handl
Irene Handl
Mrs. Abramowitz
STSydney Tafler
Sydney Tafler
Madam Rita
DGDanny Green
Danny Green
Bully Bason

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A Kid for Two Farthings is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

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