The Beggar's Opera (1953)

Country: GB
Technical: col 94m
Director: Peter Brook
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Stanley Holloway, Dorothy Tutin

Synopsis:

18th century highwayman Macheath recalls his exploits as he awaits his fate in Newgate gaol.

Review:

Colourful and exuberant, this film version of a superficially musical stage creation does not ultimately persuade.