aka Sparrers Can't Sing. Cheeky Cockney Charlie (James Booth) returns from sea after two years away, to pick up his life again. But he finds everything has changed, his old home has been demolished and he hasn't a clue as to where his wife has gone. Being the East End of London everyone knows that Maggie (Barbara Windsor) is now living with Burt (George Sewell) and has a child, but Charlie is led a merry dance by everyone as he tries to get Maggie back. And she in turn tries to prevent Charlie and Burt from finding out about each other.
Here is a film that attempts to give a true to life representation of Cockney life in the East End at the time. Its an ensemble piece with a collection of characters congregating mainly in the pub as Charlie waits for Maggie. One of those films you either love or hate. Me I like the array of characters that flit around, in and out of the story, who prove more interesting than the main plot line. A snapshot of London life that doesn't normally get shown, but one that betrays its improvised theatre origins.
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