The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Pickpocket Libby is protected by aging street performer Charles, who takes her into his troupe. Libby's dancing leads her to meet songwriter Harley and launch a stage career, while Charles is seemingly spurned by the waif he has helped.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Tim WhelanDirector
- Clemence DaneWriter
- Arthur JohnstonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Charles LaughtonCharles Staggers
- Vivien LeighLiberty
- Rex HarrisonHarley Prentiss
- Larry AdlerConstantine Dan
- Tyrone GuthrieGentry
- Maire O'NeillMrs. Such
- Gus McNaughtonArthur Smith
- Polly WardFrankie
- Basil GillMagistrate
- Helen HayeSelina
- David BurnsHackett
- Phyllis StanleyDella
Stills
Themes
pickpocketfriendslondon theater districtstreet performersbuskers