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Sidewalks of London (1938)

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Release Date: Oct 18, 1938 Wide

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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 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

Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Classics

Directed By: Tim Whelan

In Theaters: Oct 18, 1938 Wide

Cast

Charles Laughton
Charles Saggers
Vivien Leigh
Libby
Rex Harrison
Harley Prentiss
Larry Adler
Constantine
Tyrone Guthrie
Gentry
Gus McNaughton
Arthur Smith
Bartlett Cormack
Strang
Edward Lexy
Mr. Such
Maire O'Neill
Mrs. Such
Basil Gill
Magistrate
Clare Greet
Old Maud
David Burns
Hackett
Cyril Smith
Blackface
Ronald Ward
Temperley
Romilly Lunge
Duchesi
Phyllis Stanley
Della Fordingbridge
Jerry Verno
Drunk
Polly Ward
Frankie
Alf Goddard
Doggie
C. Gibbons Orchestra
Carroll Gibbons
Helen Haye
Lady Selina
The Luna Boys

Critic Reviews for Sidewalks of London

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It all seems hardly real.

September 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

September 4, 2010 Full Review Source: Turner Classic Movies Online

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Sean Axmaker

Turner Classic Movies Online

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

September 6, 2010

Stella Dallas

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

August 6, 2010

jay nixon

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