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