St. Martin's Lane

1h 25min

Comedy

Drama

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.

Cast

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Charles Staggers
Rex Harrison

Rex Harrison

Harley Prentiss
Larry Adler

Larry Adler

Constantine Dan
Maire O'Neill

Maire O'Neill

Mrs. Such
Gus McNaughton

Gus McNaughton

Arthur Smith
Polly Ward

Polly Ward

Frankie
Basil Gill

Basil Gill

Magistrate
Edward Lexy

Edward Lexy

Mr. Such
Clare Greet

Clare Greet

Old Maud
Cyril Smith

Cyril Smith

Black Face
Romilly Lunge

Romilly Lunge

Jan Duchesi
Ronald Ward

Ronald Ward

Jack Temperley
Ronald Shiner

Ronald Shiner

Barman (uncredited)

Release date

18th Oct 1938

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English