Sidewalks of London (1938)

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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 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 performers soon catch the eye of theater magnate Harley (Rex Harrison), who is so mesmerized by the performance that he invites Libby and her fellow performers to a post-play party. When Libby arrives at the party alone, her career rapidly ascends, as Charles and the rest of the performers remain behind to toil amongst the famished masses. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: 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.