The Tomboy
La Garçonne
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.
Top Cast
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Marie Bell
Monique Lerbier, la garçonne
Arletty
Niquette
Henri Rollan
Régis Boisselot
Jean Worms
Lerbier
Maurice Escande
Lucien Vigneret
Édith Piaf
Chanteuse
Marcelle Praince
Madame Lerbier
Marcelle Géniat
Tante Sylvestre
Suzy Solidor
Anika
Vanda Gréville
Élisabeth
Jaque Catelain
Georges Blanchet
Pierre Etchepare
Plombino
Jean Tissier
Des Souzaies
Philippe Hersent
Peer Rys
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean de Limur
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Margueritte, Albert Dieudonné, Jacques Natanson
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- La Garçonne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Franco London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean de Limur
Victor Margueritte, Albert Dieudonné, Jacques Natanson
Jean Wiener
Charles Bauer, Roger Hubert
Jean Oser
Department Leadership Roster
Jean de Limur
Director
Albert Dieudonné
Writer
Jean Oser
Editor
Charles Bauer
Director of Photography
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tomboy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tomboy about?
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.
Who directed The Tomboy?
The Tomboy was directed by Jean de Limur.
Who stars in The Tomboy?
The principal cast of The Tomboy includes Marie Bell, Arletty, Henri Rollan, Jean Worms, Maurice Escande.
When was The Tomboy released and how long is it?
The Tomboy was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tomboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tomboy was composed by Jean Wiener.
Is The Tomboy based on a book or true story?
The Tomboy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Margueritte".