The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
Release: 1953-08-24·Runtime: 94m·★ 5.1
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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
Laurence Naismithas Matt of the Mint
Athene Seyleras Mrs. Trapes
Margot Grahameas The Actress
Hugh Griffithas The Beggar
Mary Clareas Mrs. Peachum
Yvonne Furneauxas Jenny Diver
Sandra Dorneas Sukey Tawdry
Helen Christieas Betty Doxey
Stuart Burgeas 1st Prisoner
Patricia Raineas Mrs. Slammekin
Laurence Olivieras MacHeath
Dorothy Tutinas Polly Peachum
George Devineas Peachum
George Roseas 1st Turnkey
Stanley Hollowayas Mr. Lockit
Daphne Andersonas Lucy Lockit
Eric Pohlmannas Inn Keeper
Kenneth Williamsas Jack the Pot Boy
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