When the group meets songwriter Harley Prentiss (Rex Harrison), Libby ambitiously pursues him. Sidewalks of London (1938) On the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. On the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. Sidewalks Of London (1939) -- (Movie Clip) Professional Entertainment Neat location work directed by Tim Whelan, the busker troupe (Vivien Leigh as "Libby," Charles Laughton as "Charles," Gus McNaughton and Tyrone Guthrie supporting) pursued by patron Prentiss (Rex Harrison) in Sidewalks Of London (a.k.a. Laughton's a sidewalk entertainer who takes in homeless waif Leigh and puts her in his act and in his heart. Synopsis. A quarrel with Charles over the matter leads to Libby dropping him from a show arranged by Prentiss. Charles, who recites dramatic monologues, sees that a young pickpocket, Libby, also has a talent for dancing and adds her to his act. Fashion Friday: Sidewalks of London In 1938, Vivien Leigh starred in St. Martin’s Lane, along with Charles Laughton, Rex Harrison and Tyrone Guthrie. Sidewalks of London (St. Martin's Lane, 1938) This is how it was listed at TCM, where we watched it, so I was a little surprised to see the title come up as St. Martin’s Lane. Starring Charles Laughton, Vivien Leigh, and Rex Harrison. Sidewalks of London 1938 DVD Film Comedy Charles Laughton Vivien Leigh Rex Harri. I think the change was a good idea, at least for foreign audiences, since it’s about buskers, who perform on the sidewalks. Sidewalks of London (1938) (Image: lakelandelements) Libby (Vivien Leigh) is a skilled young pickpocket who becomes a street performer, working with friends on the streets of London. St. Martin’s Lane [a.k.a. St. Martin's Lane ), 1938. Harrison steals her away and before long she's a star in the music halls. Memorable performances. On the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. With Charles Laughton, Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison, Larry Adler. London Sidewalk Accessibility. Directed by Tim Whelan. Brand New. London Road & Sidewalk Repairs 300 Dufferin Ave , London, ON N6B 1Z2 Wallys Window Cleaning Services 308 Broad St , New London, CT 06320 Wally's Window Cleaning Services 308 Broad St. , New London, CT 06320 Attic To Sidewalk Home Inspections 4954 London Groveport Rd , Seems that was the orginal title. And, given the limited accessibility on the tube in Central London, wheelchair users often rely on rolling the sidewalks. London is a big city. The movie centered around a group of street entertainers known as buskers, who took Vivien’s character, Libby, into their group. 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