The Mikado
May 02, 1926 · 4m
Overview
A short, hand-tinted promotional film made by the D'Oyly Carte Opera company to show off the new wardrobe and set dressing for the 1926 production of The Mikado. About six scenes from The Mikado are shown, then designer Charles Rickets steps onto the stage with a final look at the costumes and the film ends. The players in the production are legendary Savoyards, well-known from recordings of the period, but this is the only time a movie camera caught them in their roles, though sadly minus the singing. About four nitrate prints of this film are known to exist; two of which are at the BFI in London.
Cast of The Mikado
Crew of The Mikado
About The Mikado
What is The Mikado about?
A short, hand-tinted promotional film made by the D'Oyly Carte Opera company to show off the new wardrobe and set dressing for the 1926 production of The Mikado. About six scenes from The Mikado are shown, then designer Charles Rickets steps onto the stage with a final look at the costumes and the film ends. The players in the production are legendary Savoyards, well-known from recordings of the…
When was The Mikado released?
The Mikado was released on May 2, 1926.
How long is The Mikado?
The Mikado runs 4 minutes.
Who is in the cast of The Mikado?
The cast of The Mikado includes Darrell Fancourt (The Mikado), Charles Goulding (Nanki-Poo), Henry Lytton (Ko-Ko), Leo Sheffield (Pooh-Bah) and John Huntington (Pish-Tush).