Lassie from Lancashire


Lassie from Lancashire is a 1938 British romantic musical comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring Marjorie Browne, Hal Thompson and Marjorie Sandford. It was made by British National Films at Welwyn Studios.
The film's art direction was by Duncan Sutherland.

Plot

Struggling young actress Jenny joins her dad when he moves into Aunt Hetty's boarding house. Aunt Hetty overworks them, but Jenny is lucky enough to find love in the form of aspiring songwriter Tom. But their romance is threatened and nearly destroyed by Margie, the jealous star actress of the local pierrot troupe. However, the young lovers move on to bigger and better things after winning a London West End theatre contract.

Cast

Critical reception

TV Guide gave the film two out of four stars, calling it "An amusing little romantic comedy." The Monthly Film Bulletin described the film as "charming little love story is merely the excuse for a number of catchy songs and jokes which are not only funny but clean."