Gutsy lass Gracie rallies fellow stall-holders at Birkenhead Market to prevent its takeover and demolition by a department store chain. She invokes the Market's foundation by Royal Charter just before an inadvertent gas leak provides an explosive climax.
Gracie Pearson
Belfer
Marjorie Belfer
Joe Chirk
Alf Chirk
Turnpenny
Ketley
Mayor
Rosenbloom
Miss Canvey
Brierley
Sidney Pearson
Lady Buster
Piano Assistant
Journalist
Malpas
Debt Collector
Mr. Pearson's Housekeeper
Sam
Mr. Pearson
Store Manager
Man Outside Market
Bit Part
Borough Engineer