Two Pennies Worth of Violets (1951)
Thérèse, a young flower girl, tries hard to remain virtuous but the whole world seems to conspire against her, whether her petty Paris family, or her relatives in the province bristling with false respectability, or her lustful employer, or the boy she loves who seduces her and abandons her. But at the end of the day there is Yvon, her childhood friend. Will he be the one that will love her truly?
Director: Michel Boisrond, Jean Anouilh
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 31, 1951
Cast
- Dany Robin - Thérèse Desforges, la vendeuse de fleurs
- Héléna Manson - Mme Desforges, la mère malade
- Henri Crémieux - M. Bousquet
- Yvette Etiévant - Lucienne Desforges, la sœur de Thérèse
- Michel Bouquet - Maurice Desforges, le frère de Thérèse
- Yves Robert - Charlot, le voyou
- Jane Marken - Mme Dubreck, la tante
- Georges Chamarat - M. Dubreck, l'oncle
- Yolande Laffon - Mme Delgrange
- Jacques Clancy - André Delgrange
Screenplay
- Jean Anouilh (Dialogue)
- Monelle Valentin (Scenario Writer)
- Monelle Valentin (Dialogue)
Production: Film Cinéphonic, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Gaumont, Francinex, Titan Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michel Boisrond, Jean Anouilh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Two Pennies Worth of Violets about?
- Thérèse, a young flower girl, tries hard to remain virtuous but the whole world seems to conspire against her, whether her petty Paris family, or her relatives in the province bristling with false respectability, or her lustful employer, or the boy she loves who seduces her and abandons her. But at the end of the day there is Yvon, her childhood friend. Will he be the one that will love her truly?
- Who directed Two Pennies Worth of Violets?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets was directed by Michel Boisrond, Jean Anouilh.
- Who stars in Two Pennies Worth of Violets?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets stars Dany Robin, Héléna Manson, Henri Crémieux, Yvette Etiévant, Michel Bouquet, Yves Robert.
- How long is Two Pennies Worth of Violets?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Two Pennies Worth of Violets?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Two Pennies Worth of Violets produced?
- Two Pennies Worth of Violets was produced in France.