The Mikado
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
- Original Score
- William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Mikado
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Arthur Sullivan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mikado
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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 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.
Who directed The Mikado?
The Mikado was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Mikado?
The principal cast of The Mikado includes Darrell Fancourt, Charles Goulding, Henry Lytton, Leo Sheffield, John Huntington.
When was The Mikado released and how long is it?
The Mikado was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mikado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mikado was composed by William S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan.