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Status
Released
Release
1938
Runtime
1h 25m
"A heart-stirring drama of peace-time London!"
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.
22 Cast Members
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
Edward Lexy
Mr. Such
Clare Greet
Old Maud
Alf Goddard
Doggie
Cyril Smith
Black Face
Romilly Lunge
Jan Duchesi
Ronald Ward
Jack Temperley
Carroll Gibbons
Self (uncredited)
Ronald Shiner
Barman (uncredited)