Pool of London
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dan MacDonald
Pat
Sally
Johnny Lambert
Maisie
Charlie Vernon - acrobat / George
Pamela, Maisie's sister
Engine Room Officer Trotter
Harry
Alf
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