The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
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. Part of 'The Bell Telephone Hour' on NBC.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William S. GilbertWriter
- Arthur SullivanOriginal Music Composer
- Norman CampbellDirector
Cast
- Martyn GreenSelf / Host
- Dennis KingThe Mikado of Japan
- Robert RounsevilleNanki-Poo
- Groucho MarxKo-Ko
- Stanley HollowayPooh-Bah
- Barbara MeisterYum-Yum
- Sharon RandallPitti-Sing
- Melinda MarxPeep-Bo
- Helen TraubelKatisha
Themes
musicallive performancemusical comedycomic opera