Squibs, a cockney flowerseller with a father overwhelmed by gambling debts wins through with the help of assorted friends and a romantically inclined policeman.
Acting
Betty Balfour's irresistible spunk — Britain's 'Queen of Happiness' at peak power.
Production
Authentic East End locations, not studio sets — rare for 1935.
Director
Henry Edwards
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Betty Balfour was Britain's highest-paid actress in the 1920s; this was her comeback after talkies nearly ended her career.
The 'Squibs' character originated in Balfour's 1920s silent films — this is the sound remake nobody asked for but everyone watched.
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