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