Two Pennies Worth of Violets (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Two Pennies Worth of Violets is a comedy and drama film directed by Michel Boisrond, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Thérèse, a young flower girl, tries hard to remain virtuous but the whole world seems to conspire against her, whether her petty Paris family, or her relatives in the province bristling with false respectability, or her lustful employer, or the boy she loves who seduces her and abandons her. But at the end of the day there is Yvon, her childhood friend. Will he be the one that will love her truly?
Who’s in it. Two Pennies Worth of Violets stars Dany Robin as Thérèse Desforges, la vendeuse de fleurs, Héléna Manson as Mme Desforges, la mère malade, Henri Crémieux as M. Bousquet and Yvette Etiévant as Lucienne Desforges, la sœur de Thérèse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Two Pennies Worth of Violets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Pennies Worth of Violets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Pennies Worth of Violets tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Pennies Worth of Violets (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Pennies Worth of Violets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Pennies Worth of Violets worth watching?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Pennies Worth of Violets?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets stars Dany Robin, Héléna Manson, Henri Crémieux, Yvette Etiévant and Michel Bouquet.
- When was Two Pennies Worth of Violets released?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.