Lassie from Lancashire (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Lassie from Lancashire is a comedy and romance film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Struggling young actress Jenny (Marjorie Browne) joins her dad (Mark Daly) when he moves into Aunt Hetty's (Elsie Wagstaff) boarding house. Aunt Hetty overworks them, but Jenny is lucky enough to find love in the form of aspiring songwriter Tom (Hal Thompson). But their romance is threatened and nearly destroyed by the jealous star actress of the local pantomime company. However, the young lovers move on to bigger and better things after winning a London West End theatre contract.
Who’s in it. Lassie from Lancashire stars Marjorie Browne as Jenny, Hal Thompson as Tom, Marjorie Sandford as Margie and Mark Daly as Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lassie from Lancashire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lassie from Lancashire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lassie from Lancashire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lassie from Lancashire (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lassie from Lancashire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lassie from Lancashire worth watching?
- Lassie from Lancashire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lassie from Lancashire?
- Lassie from Lancashire stars Marjorie Browne, Hal Thompson, Marjorie Sandford, Mark Daly and Vera Lennox.
- When was Lassie from Lancashire released?
- Lassie from Lancashire was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.