Look Up and Laugh

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.

Cast

Gracie Fields

as Gracie Pearson

Alfred Drayton

as Belfer

Vivien Leigh

as Marjorie Belfer

Douglas Wakefield

as Joe Chirk

Billy Nelson

as Alf Chirk

Harry Tate

as Turnpenny

Huntley Wright

as Ketley

Robb Wilton

as Mayor

Morris Harvey

as Rosenbloom

Maud Gill

as Miss Canvey

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