St. Martin's Lane (1940)

  • NR
  • 02/15/1940 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 25m

A Heart-Stirring Drama of Peace-Time London!

Overview

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.

Tim Whelan

Director

Clemence Dane

Writer

Cast

Charles Laughton's headshot

Charles Laughton

Charles Staggers
Vivien Leigh's headshot

Vivien Leigh

Liberty
Rex Harrison's headshot

Rex Harrison

Harley Prentiss
Larry Adler's headshot

Larry Adler

Constantine Dan
Tyrone Guthrie's headshot

Tyrone Guthrie

Gentry
Maire O'Neill's headshot

Maire O'Neill

Mrs. Such
Gus McNaughton's headshot

Gus McNaughton

Arthur Smith
Polly Ward's headshot

Polly Ward

Frankie

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