A Kid for Two Farthings

(1955)Directed by Carol Reed96 minDrama, Comedy

Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to tell Joe stories. When Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes can come true.

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)
BABarbara Archeras Madam Rita's Workroom Girl (uncredited)
Harry Bairdas Jamaica (uncredited)
Alfie Bassas Alf the Bird Man (uncredited)
BBBruce Beebyas Policeman (uncredited)
Paddy Branniganas Market Patron (uncredited)
MBMadge Brindleyas Mrs. Quinn (uncredited)
Eddie Byrneas Sylvester the Photographer (uncredited)