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The Tomboy (1936)

Original title: La garçonne

1936-02-21 · 1h 35m · FR
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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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Jean de LimurDirectorAlbert DieudonnéWriter

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Marie BellMarie BellMonique Lerbier, la garçonneArlettyArlettyNiquetteHenri RollanHenri RollanRégis BoisselotJean WormsJean WormsLerbierMaurice EscandeMaurice EscandeLucien VigneretÉdith PiafÉdith PiafChanteuseMarcelle PrainceMarcelle PrainceMadame LerbierMarcelle GéniatMarcelle GéniatTante SylvestreSuzy SolidorSuzy SolidorAnikaVanda GrévilleVanda GrévilleÉlisabethJaque CatelainJaque CatelainGeorges BlanchetPierre EtcheparePierre EtcheparePlombino

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What is The Tomboy about?

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.

How long is The Tomboy?

The Tomboy has a runtime of 95 minutes.