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Die Bettler-Oper

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Movie poster designed by Hans Hilmann (1925–2014) for the German movie poster of Die Bettler-Oper (The Beggar’s Opera), a British historical musical film adapted from John Gay’s 1728 ballad opera. The initial release of the film was 1953.

Hans Hillmann was an internationally-acclaimed graphic designer known for his film promotional designs, including over 150 film posters.