G.W. Pabst's film of Brecht and Weill's musical follows Mack the Knife, the beggars' king and corrupt police in Victorian London. Lotte Lenya is memorable in a sardonic, stylish and richly designed early-sound adaptation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (2,777 votes)
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