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7.4 / 10(28 votes)IMDb19381h 25mUnited Kingdom

St. Martin's Lane

“A heart-stirring drama of peace-time London!”

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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.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 15, 1940

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tim Whelan
Screenplay & Story
Clemence Dane
Original Score
Arthur Johnston
Original Title
St. Martin's Lane
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Mayflower Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tim Whelan

Screenplay & Story

Clemence Dane

Original Score & Music

Arthur Johnston

Director of Photography

Jules Kruger

Film Editing

Robert Hamer, Hugh Stewart

Producers

Charles Laughton, Erich Pommer

Department Leadership Roster

Tim Whelan

Tim Whelan

Director

Clemence Dane

Clemence Dane

Writer

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Producer

Erich Pommer

Erich Pommer

Producer

Arthur Johnston

Original Music Composer

Jules Kruger

Director of Photography

Robert Hamer

Robert Hamer

Editor

Hugh Stewart

Editor

Thomas N. Morahan

Production Design

John Armstrong

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Martin's Lane

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What is St. Martin's Lane about?

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.

Who directed St. Martin's Lane?

St. Martin's Lane was directed by Tim Whelan.

Who stars in St. Martin's Lane?

The principal cast of St. Martin's Lane includes Charles Laughton, Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison, Larry Adler, Tyrone Guthrie.

When was St. Martin's Lane released and how long is it?

St. Martin's Lane was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for St. Martin's Lane?

The original motion picture soundtrack for St. Martin's Lane was composed by Arthur Johnston.