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Catalog/Comedy/The Mikado
The Mikado poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.9 / 100
1939·Comedy / Musical / Romance·1h 30m

THE MIKADO

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.

Above the Line
Victor Schertzinger·DirectorWilliam S. Gilbert·WriterWilliam S. Gilbert·LyricistBernard Knowles·Director of PhotographyArthur Sullivan·SongsGene Milford·Editor
Cast
Martyn Green·Ko-KoSydney Granville·Pooh-BahJohn Barclay·The MikadoKenny Baker·Nanki-PooJean Colin·Yum-YumGregory Stroud·Pish-TushConstance Willis·KatishaElizabeth Paynter·Pitti-SingKathleen Naylor·Peep-BoLeslie Phillips·Boy
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Victor Schertzinger·Director
Writing· 2
William S. Gilbert·WriterWilliam S. Gilbert·Lyricist
Camera· 1
Bernard Knowles·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Gene Milford·EditorPhilip Charlot·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Arthur Sullivan·SongsLeslie Murray·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Ralph W. Brinton·Art DirectionMarcel Vertès·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Geoffrey Toye·ProducerJosef Somlo·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
William V. Skall·Cinematography
By the Numbers
64.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Mikado's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Elegant, Traditional
Composition
Split
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark brown background with a large red circle on the right side, partially obscured by a branch with white and orange blossoms. Text descr”

musicalcomedy
Key Elements
Red CircleFlowering BranchDvd LogoUniversal LogoGilbert And Sullivan Banner
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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