A Kid for Two Farthings
Synopsis
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.
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Celia Johnson
Joanna
Diana Dors
Sonia
David Kossoff
Avrom Kandinsky
Joe Robinson
Sam Heppner
Jonathan Ashmore
Joe
Brenda De Banzie
Lady Ruby
Primo Carnera
Python Macklin
Lou Jacobi
Blackie Isaacs
Sidney James
Ice Berg
Irene Handl
Mrs. Abramowitz
Sydney Tafler
Madam Rita
Danny Green
Bully Bason
Vera Day
Mimi
Daphne Anderson
Dora
Joseph Tomelty
Vagrant
Harold Berens
Oliver
Bart Allison
Auctioneer (uncredited)
Barbara Archer
Madam Rita's Workroom Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolf Mankowitz
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- A Kid for Two Farthings
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Wolf Mankowitz
Benjamin Frankel
Edward Scaife
Bert Bates
Alexander Korda, Carol Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Wolf Mankowitz
Screenplay
Carol Reed
Director
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Carol Reed
Producer
Bert Bates
Editor
Anna Duse
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kid for Two Farthings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Kid for Two Farthings about?
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.
Who directed A Kid for Two Farthings?
A Kid for Two Farthings was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in A Kid for Two Farthings?
The principal cast of A Kid for Two Farthings includes Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson, Jonathan Ashmore.
When was A Kid for Two Farthings released and how long is it?
A Kid for Two Farthings was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Kid for Two Farthings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kid for Two Farthings was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
Is A Kid for Two Farthings based on a book or true story?
A Kid for Two Farthings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wolf Mankowitz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Kid for Two Farthings?
A Kid for Two Farthings holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).