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The Tomboy
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.
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Plot Summary
In this short comedy, a tomboyish girl named Betty finds herself in a series of predicaments when she tries to impress the boy she has a crush on. Her attempts to appear more feminine lead to humorous mishaps and misunderstandings. Ultimately, her true adventurous spirit and unique personality shine through, proving more appealing than any forced change.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1936, 'The Tomboy' was likely intended as light entertainment and received reviews common for its era. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its comedic elements and the performance of its cast, particularly the portrayal of the titular tomboy. It's generally remembered as a charming, albeit simple, comedy short.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted humor and the energetic performance of the lead.
Seen as a charming example of short-form comedy from the era.
Its simple plot and comedic situations provided easy entertainment.
Google audience: As a vintage short film, specific Google user reviews are not readily available. However, films of this nature typically appealed to audiences looking for straightforward, often slapstick, comedy that provided a brief escape from daily life.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Educational Pictures, a studio known for its extensive library of short films across various genres, including comedies, musicals, and animated shorts, which were popular features in movie theaters before television became widespread.
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