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.
Not for scares or brutality.
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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
Edward LexyMr. Such
Clare GreetOld Maud
Alf GoddardDoggie
Cyril SmithBlack Face
Romilly LungeJan Duchesi
Ronald WardJack Temperley
Ronald ShinerBarman (uncredited)
Edie MartinLibby's Dresser (uncredited)
Jerry VernoDrunk (uncredited)Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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GoodWatch score 81October 18, 1938 · 1 h 25 min · Comedy, Drama
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In the United States, St. Martin's Lane streams on Cohen Media and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex, JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 136 other countries.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
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