St. Martin's Lane

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.

Details

Cast

Charles Laughton

Charles Staggers

Vivien Leigh

Liberty

Rex Harrison

Harley Prentiss

Larry Adler

Constantine Dan

Tyrone Guthrie

Gentry

Maire O'Neill

Mrs. Such

Gus McNaughton

Arthur Smith

Polly Ward

Frankie

Basil Gill

Magistrate

Helen Haye

Selina

David Burns

Hackett

Phyllis Stanley

Della

Edward Lexy

Mr. Such

Clare Greet

Old Maud

Alf Goddard

Doggie

Cyril Smith

Black Face

Romilly Lunge

Jan Duchesi

Ronald Ward

Jack Temperley

Carroll Gibbons

Self (uncredited)

Ronald Shiner

Barman (uncredited)