1937
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Sidewalks of London, also known as St Martin's Lane, London After Dark, and Partners of the Night, is a 1938 British black-and-white comedy drama starring Charles Laughton as a busker or street entertainer who teams up with a talented pickpocket, played by Vivien Leigh.
Original title: St. Martin's Lane. 1938. Approved. 1h 25m. IMDb RATING. 6.9 /10. 1.5K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Comedy. Pickpocket Libby gets support from street performer Charles, and her dancing leads to her invitation to theater patron Harley's party which in turn launches Libby's stage career while Charles keeps on struggling in the streets. Director
- (1.5K)
- Comedy
- Tim Whelan
- 1940-02-15
Sidewalks of London (1938, aka St. Martin's Lane), a show business drama at the lowest rungs of the London entertainment ladder, is a Charles Laughton film. As star, co-producer (with Erich Pommer) and uncredited co-writer, he shaped this film around his gift for outsized characters, dramatic recitation, blustery sentimentality and quiet tragedy.
- Tim Whelan, Philip Brandon
- Charles Laughton
When songwriter Harley discovers Libby's abilities, she leaves Charles, launching a successful career while Charles spirals into self-destruction. ...more. Charles, a London street performer ...
- 85 min
- 110.9K
- Cult Cinema Classics
A Heart-Stirring Drama of Peace-Time London! 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.
- (525)
- Mayflower Pictures
- Tim Whelan
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.
Sidewalks of London, also known as St Martin's Lane, London After Dark, and Partners of the Night, is a 1938 British black-and-white comedy drama starring Charles Laughton as a busker or street entertainer who teams up with a talented pickpocket, played by Vivien Leigh.
