A Kid for Two Farthings (1955): Cast & Where to Watch
A Kid for Two Farthings is a 1955 comedy drama directed by Carol Reed, starring Jonathan Ashmore as Joe, Celia Johnson and David Kossoff. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on Criterion Channel.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Kid for Two Farthings About?
The premise of A Kid for Two Farthings without spoilers.
Joe, a young boy living with his mother Joanna in working‑class London, shares a flat above Mr. Kandinsky’s tailor shop. The kindly shopkeeper tells Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, prompting the hopeful lad to buy a one‑horned goat, convinced it’s a real unicorn. Determined despite his harsh surroundings, Joe strives to prove that wishes can indeed come true.
A Kid for Two Farthings Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cobbler the shoemaker
- police officer
- africa
- england
- united kingdom
- lower class
- family relationships
- goat horn
- producer director
- milk bottle
- bedroom furniture
- bleach blonde
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- body builder
- youth drama
- coming of age drama
- wrestling training
- family drama
- social drama
- foot chase
- film blanc
- physical training
- childhood drama
- contact sport
- garment district
- gold coin
- scene during opening credits
- single parent household
- screenplay adapted by author
- body builder photograph
- seamstress
- reference to south africa
- wrestling gym
- bare chested male fighting
- arcade
- laundryman
- fish and chip shop
- fidelity
- strongman
- kid goat
- wrestling promoter
- absent father
- young love
- wrestling fight
- romantic rival
- aspirations
- childhood innocence
- extortion threat
- tailor shop
- character appears on magazine cover
- pro wrestler
Where to Watch A Kid for Two Farthings
Stream it on Criterion Channel. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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A Kid for Two Farthings Cast & Characters
Jonathan Ashmore leads the cast as Joe, with Celia Johnson as Joanna and David Kossoff as Avrom Kandinsky. Directed by Carol Reed; 49 actors are credited in all.
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Director Carol Reed
- Jonathan Ashmore as Joe
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Celia Johnson as Joanna - David Kossoff as Avrom Kandinsky
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Alfie Bass as Alf the Bird Man (uncredited)
Also Starring in A Kid for Two Farthings
· 45 more- Spike Milligan Indian with Grey Beard (uncredited)
- Harold Goodwin Chick Man (uncredited)
- Sid James Ice Berg
- Irene Handl Mrs. Abramowitz
- Diana Dors Sonia
- Sam Kydd
- Sydney Tafler Madam Rita
- Eddie Byrne Sylvester the Photographer (uncredited)
- Harry Locke Stallholder (uncredited)
- Jim Brady Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)
- Norman Mitchell Stallholder (uncredited)
- Barbara Windsor Blonde with a Crush on Sam (uncredited)
- Danny Green Bully Bason
- Arthur Lovegrove Postman (uncredited)
- Brenda de Banzie Lady Ruby
- Jack Sharp Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)
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- Peter Gilmore Walk on part (uncredited)
- Harry Baird Jamaica (uncredited)
- Lou Jacobi Blackie Isaacs
- Joseph Tomelty Vagrant
- Nora Gordon Customer (uncredited)
- Bruce Beeby Policeman (uncredited)
- Dido Plumb Wrestling Match Audience (uncredited)
- Robert Brooks Turner Porter (uncredited)
- Lily Kann Mrs. Kramm (uncredited)
- Harold Berens Oliver
- Madge Brindley Mrs. Quinn (uncredited)
- Vera Day Mimi
- Harold Kasket
- Edward Malin Dog Man (uncredited)
- Daphne Anderson Dora
- Barbara Archer Madam Rita's Workroom Girl (uncredited)
- Derek Sydney Indian Fortune Teller (uncredited)
- Raymond Rollett Breakaway China Stallholder (uncredited)
- Bart Allison Auctioneer (uncredited)
- Joe Robinson Sam Heppner
- Charles Saynor Hokey Pokey Man (uncredited)
- Judith Nelmes Alf's Customer (uncredited)
- Mollie Palmer Madam Rita's Workroom Girl (uncredited)
- Arthur Skinner Stallholder (uncredited)
- Primo Carnera Python Macklin
- Marigold Russell Customer's Girlfriend (uncredited)
- Paddy Brannigan Market Patron (uncredited)
- Lew Marco Referee (uncredited)
- George Hurst Dog Man (uncredited)
Cars in A Kid for Two Farthings
3 cars on screen, including the 1950 Morris Series Y 10cwt Van and the 1933 Scammell Mechanical Horse.
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1950 Morris Series Y 10cwt Van Background role -
1933 Scammell Mechanical Horse Background role -
1948 Thornycroft Nippy Background role
A Kid for Two Farthings Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Voller Wunder ist das Leben” and “L'enfant et la licorne”.
- Also known as
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- Voller Wunder ist das Leben
- L'enfant et la licorne
- Domani splenderà il sole
- A Rua da Esperança
- 两分钱小羊
- Козлёнок за два гроша
- El niño y el unicornio
- 뒷골목의 미소
- Toiveitten laitakatu
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A Kid for Two Farthings FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of A Kid for Two Farthings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Kid for Two Farthings?
A Kid for Two Farthings runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was A Kid for Two Farthings released?
A Kid for Two Farthings was released on May 5, 1955.
Who directed A Kid for Two Farthings?
A Kid for Two Farthings was directed by Carol Reed.
More films by Carol Reed Who is in the cast of A Kid for Two Farthings?
A Kid for Two Farthings stars Jonathan Ashmore as Joe, Celia Johnson as Joanna and David Kossoff as Avrom Kandinsky, among 49 credited actors.
Where can I watch A Kid for Two Farthings?
In the US, A Kid for Two Farthings is streaming on Criterion Channel (availability from JustWatch).
Does A Kid for Two Farthings have a post-credit scene?
No. A Kid for Two Farthings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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