The Mikado 1939
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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.
- Released: 1939-05-01
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Music
- Stars: Martyn Green, Sydney Granville, John Barclay, Kenny Baker, Jean Colin
- Director: Victor Schertzinger, William S. Gilbert, Marcel Vertès, W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
