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The Tomboy (1936)

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.

  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Marie BellMarie BellMonique Lerbier, la garçonne
  • Photo of ArlettyArlettyNiquette
  • Photo of Henri RollanHenri RollanRégis Boisselot
  • Photo of Jean WormsJean WormsLerbier
  • Photo of Maurice EscandeMaurice EscandeLucien Vigneret
  • Photo of Édith PiafÉdith PiafChanteuse
  • Photo of Marcelle PrainceMarcelle PrainceMadame Lerbier
  • Photo of Marcelle GéniatMarcelle GéniatTante Sylvestre
  • Photo of Suzy SolidorSuzy SolidorAnika
  • Photo of Vanda GrévilleVanda GrévilleÉlisabeth

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