The Beggar's Opera (1953)

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Laurence Olivier makes his singing debut in this lively adaptation of John Gay's 18th century theatrical piece The Beggar's Opera. Olivier stars as Captain MacHeath, the leader of all bandits and cutthroats in England. Read More

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Laurence Olivier Capt. MacHeath

Stanley Holloway Lockit

George Devine Peachum

Hugh Griffith The Beggar

Mary Clare Mrs. Peachum

Daphne Anderson Lucy Lockit

Athene Seyler Mrs. Trapes

Yvonne Furneaux Jenny Diver

Dorothy Tutin Polly Peachum

Dennis Cannan Footman

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