The Mikado (1939)
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
Director: Victor Schertzinger
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 1, 1939
Cast
- Martyn Green - Ko-Ko
- Sydney Granville - Pooh-Bah
- John Barclay - The Mikado
- Kenny Baker - Nanki-Poo
- Jean Colin - Yum-Yum
- Gregory Stroud - Pish-Tush
- Constance Willis - Katisha
- Elizabeth Paynter - Pitti-Sing
- Kathleen Naylor - Peep-Bo
- Leslie Phillips - Boy
Screenplay
- William S. Gilbert
- William S. Gilbert (Lyricist)
Cinematography: Bernard Knowles
Editing: Philip Charlot, Gene Milford
Production: General Film Distributors, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $165,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
japan, forbidden love, musical, based on play or musical, minstrel, whitewashing, independent film, yellowface
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mikado about?
- In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
- Who directed The Mikado?
- The Mikado was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
- Who stars in The Mikado?
- The Mikado stars Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin, Gregory Stroud.
- How long is The Mikado?
- The Mikado has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Mikado?
- The Mikado is a Romance, Comedy, Music film.
- What is the budget of The Mikado?
- The Mikado had a budget of $165,000.
- Where was The Mikado produced?
- The Mikado was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Mikado?
- The themes of The Mikado include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.