Sweeney Todd has since become a legendary character in various adaptations, including stage plays, novels, and films. One of the most well-known adaptations is Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," which premiered in 1979. The musical has been widely acclaimed for its dark and sophisticated exploration of the Sweeney Todd legend (1936).
Director: Victor Halperin
Stars: Tod Slaughter, Stella Rho, John Singer