Sidewalks of London (1938)
Movie Info
Also released under the title St. Martin's Lane, this film follows the life of street performer Charles Saggers (Charles Laughton) who meets up with the young, wayward Lilly (Vivien Leigh) and includes her in his act to keep her out of trouble. However, when Lilly's talent is discovered by songwriter Harley Prentiss (Rex Harrison), he whisks her away to become a big star, leaving Charles friendless and brokenhearted.
Cast
Charles Laughton
as Charles Staggers
as Charles Staggers
Vivien Leigh
as Libby
as Libby
Rex Harrison
as Harley Prentiss
as Harley Prentiss
Tyrone Guthrie
as Gentry
as Gentry
Larry Adler
as Constantine
as Constantine
Gus McNaughton
as Arthur Smith
as Arthur Smith
Bart Cormack
as Strang
as Strang
Edward Lexy
as Mr. Such
as Mr. Such
Maire O'Neill
as Mrs. Such
as Mrs. Such
Basil Gill
as Magistrate
as Magistrate
Clare Greet
as Old Maud
as Old Maud
David Burns
as Hackett
as Hackett
Cyril Smith
as Blackface
as Blackface
Ronald Ward
as Temperley
as Temperley
Romilly Lunge
as Duchesi
as Duchesi
Helen Haye
as Lady Selina
as Lady Selina
Phyllis Stanley
as Della Fordingbridge
as Della Fordingbridge
Jerry Verno
as Drunk
as Drunk
Polly Ward
as Frankie
as Frankie
Alf Goddard
as Doggie
as Doggie
Critic Reviews for Sidewalks of London
All Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (1)
It all seems hardly real.
September 9, 2010 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
... a lively street picture set in the intersection where struggling performers and hustlers meet high society and theater folk.
September 4, 2010 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Sidewalks of London
½
wonderful performances by laughton and leigh as struggling street performers. laughton is especially heartbreaking.
Stella Dallas
Super Reviewer
Fine drama with two acting greats bringing out the best in each other. Rex's part is small but Laughton and Leigh are dynamite.
jay nixon
Super Reviewer
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