Sidewalks of London

Sidewalks of London (1938)

  • 57% of users liked it
    (644 ratings)

After befriending talented dancer and pickpocket Libby (Vivien Leigh), street performer Charles (Charles Saggers) strikes up a partnership with the gifted young performer and invites Libby to join his act. With Libby's graceful moves steadily drawing an audience to Charles' dramatic act, the… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.
Directed By
Tim Whelan
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Classics
In Theaters
Oct 18, 1938 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    It all seems hardly real.

  • Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online

    ... a lively street picture set in the intersection where struggling performers and hustlers meet high society and theater folk.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Stella D


    wonderful performances by laughton and leigh as struggling street performers. laughton is especially heartbreaking.

  • jay n


    Fine drama with two acting greats bringing out the best in each other. Rex's part is small but Laughton and Leigh are dynamite.

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