The Beggar's Opera (1953)

The Beggar's Opera (1953)

1953-08-24 United Kingdom 94 Min. PG-13
4.9 4 votes

Overview

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

Cast

Hugh Griffith is The Beggar
The Beggar
George Rose is 1st Turnkey
1st Turnkey
Stuart Burge is 1st Prisoner
1st Prisoner
Cyril Conway is 2nd Prisoner
2nd Prisoner
Gerald Lawson is 3rd Prisoner
3rd Prisoner
Dorothy Tutin is Polly Peachum
Polly Peachum
George Devine is Peachum
Mary Clare is Mrs. Peachum
Mrs. Peachum
Athene Seyler is Mrs. Trapes
Mrs. Trapes
Stanley Holloway is Mr. Lockit