Movie

St. Martin's Lane

1939 · 85 min

A bittersweet backstage drama that balances charm and heartache, with a poignant performance at its center.

Tagline: A heart-stirring drama of peace-time London!
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, ambition, betrayal, redemption
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
ambition
betrayal
redemption
loneliness
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild