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St. Martin's Lane
“A Heart-Stirring Drama of Peace-Time London!”
7.3 / 10• 1938• 1h 25m•NR• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Charles Laughton
Charles Staggers
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tim Whelan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. St. Martin's Lane is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
