A Kid for Two Farthings
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A Kid for Two Farthings

(1955)Directed by Carol Reed96 minDrama

Joe (Jonathan Ashmore) is a small boy in working-class London who wants badly to believe that wishes can come true. His mother Joanna (Celia Johnson) and he live above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky (David Kossoff), who tells Joe a story about a unicorn that grants them. Carol Reed follows the boy as he buys a baby goat with one tiny horn, sure he has found one, and sets out to prove it.

Celia Johnsonas Joanna
Diana Dorsas Sonia
David Kossoffas Avrom Kandinsky
Joe Robinsonas Sam Heppner
Jonathan Ashmoreas Joe
Brenda De Banzieas Lady Ruby
Primo Carneraas Python Macklin
Lou Jacobias Blackie Isaacs
Sidney Jamesas Ice Berg
Irene Handlas Mrs. Abramowitz
Sydney Tafleras Madam Rita
Danny Greenas Bully Bason
Vera Dayas Mimi
Joseph Tomeltyas Vagrant
Harold Berensas Oliver
BABart Allisonas Auctioneer (uncredited)
Barbara Archeras Madam Rita's Workroom Girl (uncredited)
Harry Bairdas Jamaica (uncredited)
Alfie Bassas Alf the Bird Man (uncredited)
Bruce Beebyas Policeman (uncredited)
Paddy Branniganas Market Patron (uncredited)
MBMadge Brindleyas Mrs. Quinn (uncredited)
Eddie Byrneas Sylvester the Photographer (uncredited)