The Tomboy(1936)
La Garçonne
The Tomboy Synopsis
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.
The Tomboy (1936) is a drama and romance film directed by Jean de Limur, released on February 21, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Marie Bell, Arletty, Henri Rollan and Jean Worms. Viewers rate it 3.9 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean de Limur
- Writers:
- Victor Margueritte, Albert Dieudonné, Jacques Natanson
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Hubert
- Production:
- Franco London Films
- Status:
- Released
The Tomboy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marie Bell
as Monique Lerbier, la garçonne
Arletty
as Niquette
Henri Rollan
as Régis Boisselot
- Jean Worms
Jean Worms
as Lerbier
Maurice Escande
as Lucien Vigneret
Édith Piaf
as Chanteuse
Marcelle Praince
as Madame Lerbier
Marcelle Géniat
as Tante Sylvestre
- Suzy Solidor
Suzy Solidor
as Anika
Vanda Gréville
as Élisabeth
Jaque Catelain
as Georges Blanchet
Pierre Etchepare
as Plombino
Key crew
Directed by Jean de Limur, written by Victor Margueritte, Albert Dieudonné and Jacques Natanson.
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The Tomboy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.9/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Tomboy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tomboy online?
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Who stars in The Tomboy?
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The main cast of The Tomboy (1936) includes Marie Bell, Arletty, Henri Rollan, Jean Worms and Maurice Escande. The film was directed by Jean de Limur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tomboy released?
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The Tomboy was released on February 21, 1936 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Tomboy worth watching?
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The Tomboy (1936) holds an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.