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