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The Beggar's Opera (1953)
Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
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Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
Rating:NR
Genre:History, Crime, Music
Written By:Christopher Fry, Denis Cannan
In Theaters:8/24/1953
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Runtime:94 minutes
Studio:Herbert Wilcox Productions, British Lion Films
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