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St. Martin's Lane

On the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. Charles, who recites dramatic monologues, sees that a young pickpocket, Libby, also has a talent for dancing and adds her to his act. Harley, the theater patron who never knew Libby took his gold cigarette case, is impressed by Libby's dancing and invites her to bring Charles and the other buskers in his group to an after-the-play party. Libby comes alone. A theatrical career is launched.

1938 |1h 25m |  Comedy, Drama

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Cast

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Charles Laughton

Charles Staggers

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Vivien Leigh

Liberty

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Rex Harrison

Harley Prentiss

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Tyrone Guthrie

Gentry

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Gus McNaughton

Arthur Smith

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Polly Ward

Frankie

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Helen Haye

Selina

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David Burns

Hackett

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Phyllis Stanley

Della

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Clare Greet

Old Maud

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Alf Goddard

Doggie

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Cyril Smith

Black Face

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Romilly Lunge

Jan Duchesi

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Ronald Ward

Jack Temperley

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Ronald Shiner

Barman (uncredited)

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Status

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Language

English

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