Comedy, Drama
1938
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.
Top 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
Clare Greet
Old Maud
Cyril Smith
Black Face
Romilly Lunge
Jan Duchesi
Ronald Ward
Jack Temperley
Ronald Shiner
Barman (uncredited)
