The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
Release: 1953-08-24·Runtime: 94m·★ 4.1
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Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Herbert Wilcox Productions
British Lion Films
Cast
Dorothy Tutinas Polly Peachum
George Devineas Peachum
Hugh Griffithas The Beggar
Mary Clareas Mrs. Peachum
Helen Christieas Betty Doxey
Stuart Burgeas 1st Prisoner
Patricia Raineas Mrs. Slammekin
Daphne Andersonas Lucy Lockit
Eric Pohlmannas Inn Keeper
Athene Seyleras Mrs. Trapes
Stanley Hollowayas Mr. Lockit
Margot Grahameas The Actress
Kenneth Williamsas Jack the Pot Boy
Laurence Naismithas Matt of the Mint
Laurence Olivieras MacHeath
George Roseas 1st Turnkey
Yvonne Furneauxas Jenny Diver
Sandra Dorneas Sukey Tawdry
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