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product_id: 62683071
title: "The Beggars Opera [VHS] (1953)"
brand: "laurence olivierstanley hollowaypeter brook"
price: "5.60 OMR"
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reviews_count: 8
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# The Beggars Opera [VHS] (1953)

**Brand:** laurence olivierstanley hollowaypeter brook
**Price:** 5.60 OMR
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- **What is this?** The Beggars Opera [VHS] (1953) by laurence olivierstanley hollowaypeter brook
- **How much does it cost?** 5.60 OMR with free shipping
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## Description

Peter Brook made his directorial debut with this adaptation of John Gay's 1728 opera. A highwayman imprisoned in Newgate jail whiles away the hours by creating an opera based on his own life.

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## Customer Reviews

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    In spite of the merits I noted at the beginning of this review I'm afraid I was just a little bored by this film
  

*by J***. on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2015*

A starry cast, lavish sets and a score arranged by Sir Arthur Bliss should have added up to a remarkable version of The Beggar's Opera. However this is too "Stagy" and choreographed to suggest the louche characters of Gay's piece and the performances often come across as being too artificial and arch. In spite of the merits I noted at the beginning of this review I'm afraid I was just a little bored by this film.The transfer seems to have been compiled from different sources so that, while some sections are bright and clear with good sound, others look rather washed-out and the sound seems to have been re-processed and has become dull with dialogue tending to be obscure.

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    and I'm very pleased to be able to watch it again
  

*by W***L on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2014*

A dated but to me delightful presentation of a musically traditional version of the Beggar's Opera. It's interesting to hear Olivier singing, but his stage presence is always tremendous, and there are many enjoyable performances. I first saw the film more than 60 years ago, and I'm very pleased to be able to watch it again. Moira Shearer's dancing in the beginning is lovely.

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    My first introduction to Opera.
  

*by P***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2020*

I first heard the sound track at School with My Music Teacher Mr Windwood 1968,Great to see the film I loved it.

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