The 3 Penny Opera (1931)

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The 3 Penny Opera
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StarringRudolf ForsterCarola NeherReinhold Schünzel
DirectorG.W. Pabst
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NR 1 hr 52 minMay 16th, 1931Crime, Music
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Plot
In London at the turn of the century, underworld kingpin Mack the Knife marries Polly Peachum without the knowledge of her father, the equally enterprising 'king of the beggars'.

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Theatrical Release:May 16th, 1931
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 18th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Original Language:German
Production Companies:Nero-Film AG, Tobis Filmkunst
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