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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.

  • Romance
  • Comedy
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Martyn GreenMartyn GreenKo-Ko
  • Photo of Sydney GranvilleSydney GranvillePooh-Bah
  • Photo of John BarclayJohn BarclayThe Mikado
  • Photo of Kenny BakerKenny BakerNanki-Poo
  • Photo of Jean ColinJean ColinYum-Yum
  • Photo of Gregory StroudGregory StroudPish-Tush
  • Photo of Constance WillisConstance WillisKatisha
  • Photo of Elizabeth PaynterElizabeth PaynterPitti-Sing
  • Photo of Kathleen NaylorKathleen NaylorPeep-Bo
  • Photo of Leslie PhillipsLeslie PhillipsBoy

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