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Two Timid Souls (1928): Cast

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Two Timid Souls is a 1928 comedy directed by René Clair, starring Jim Gérald as Garadoux, Yvette Andréyor and Pierre Batcheff. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Two Timid Souls (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
René Clair
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
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The story

What Is Two Timid Souls About?

The premise of Two Timid Souls without spoilers.

After Garadoux brutally beats his wife, his inexperienced, painfully shy lawyer Fremissin struggles to defend him effectively. Two years later Garadoux woos the beautiful Cecile, only to discover she is far more attracted to the meek and earnest Fremissin, setting up a tense love‑triangle.

Two Timid Souls Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Two Timid Souls Cast & Characters

Jim Gérald leads the cast as Garadoux, with Yvette Andréyor as Mme. Garadoux and Pierre Batcheff as Fremissin. Directed by René Clair; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from René Clair

More films directed by René Clair: The Lace Wars, All the Gold in the World, The Gates of Paris and The Grand Manoeuvre.

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Two Timid Souls Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Die beiden Schüchternen” and “两个胆小鬼”.

Also known as
  • Die beiden Schüchternen
  • 两个胆小鬼
  • 兩個膽小鬼

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Two Timid Souls FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Two Timid Souls, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Two Timid Souls?

Two Timid Souls runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Two Timid Souls released?

Two Timid Souls was released on December 4, 1928.

Who directed Two Timid Souls?

Two Timid Souls was directed by René Clair.

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Who is in the cast of Two Timid Souls?

Two Timid Souls stars Jim Gérald as Garadoux, Yvette Andréyor as Mme. Garadoux and Pierre Batcheff as Fremissin, among 12 credited actors.

Does Two Timid Souls have a post-credit scene?

No. Two Timid Souls has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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