Movie·1935·1h 20m
Look Up and Laugh
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Gutsy lass Gracie rallies fellow stall-holders at Birkenhead Market to prevent its takeover and demolition by a department store chain. She invokes the Market's foundation by Royal Charter just before an inadvertent gas leak provides an explosive climax.
Written By
J. B. Priestley
Producer
Basil Dean
Cinematography
Robert Martin
Editor
Jack Kitchin
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
3 votes
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// cast
Cast
Gracie Fields
Gracie Pearson
Alfred Drayton
Belfer
Vivien Leigh
Marjorie Belfer
Douglas Wakefield
Joe Chirk
Billy Nelson
Alf Chirk
Harry Tate
Turnpenny
Huntley Wright
Ketley
Robb Wilton
Mayor
Morris Harvey
Rosenbloom
Maud Gill
Miss Canvey
Norman Walker
Brierley
Tommy Fields
Sidney Pearson
Helen Ferrers
Lady Buster
Kenneth Kove
Piano Assistant
Jack Melford
Journalist
D.J. Williams
Malpas
Frank Atkinson
Debt Collector
Florence Gregson
Mr. Pearson's Housekeeper
// crew
Crew
Basil Dean
Director, Producer
J. B. Priestley
Screenplay
Jack Kitchin
Editor
Robert Martin
Director of Photography
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