The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera (1953)

August 24th, 19531h 34min

History, Crime, Music
49%

Overview

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


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