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