My Geisha
“It's the WACKIEST HOAX That Ever Turned the Screen Hilarious!”
Synopsis
Famed movie director Paul Robaix breaks with tradition by not casting his actress-comedienne wife, Lucy Dell, in his latest film production, a version of Madame Butterfly. Undaunted, the resourceful Lucy wings her way to Tokyo and, masquerading as a Japanese geisha, lands the coveted role from her unsuspecting husband! But in front of the cameras (and behind the pancake makeup), Lucy faces greater challenges: her lecherous leading man - and a husband who is beginning to realize that his talented new "discovery" seems vaguely familiar...
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My Geisha (1962) | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-11
Top Cast
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Shirley MacLaine
Lucy Dell / Yoko Mori
Yves Montand
Paul Robaix
Edward G. Robinson
Sam Lewis
Robert Cummings
Bob Moore
Yoko Tani
Kazumi Ito
Tatsuo Saitō
Kenichi Takata
Alex Gerry
Leonard Lewis
Tamae Kiyokawa
Amatsu Hisako
Ichirô Hayakawa
Hisako
Tsugundo Maki
Shiga
Machiko Soga
George Furness
George (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cardiff
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Krasna
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- My Geisha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sachiko, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cardiff
Norman Krasna
Franz Waxman
Stanley W. Sayer, Shunichirō Nakao
Archie Marshek
Steve Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Cardiff
Director
Shunichirō Nakao
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Steve Parker
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Norman Krasna
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Geisha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Geisha about?
Famed movie director Paul Robaix breaks with tradition by not casting his actress-comedienne wife, Lucy Dell, in his latest film production, a version of Madame Butterfly. Undaunted, the resourceful Lucy wings her way to Tokyo and, masquerading as a Japanese geisha, lands the coveted role from her unsuspecting husband! But in front of the cameras (and behind the pancake makeup), Lucy faces greater challenges: her lecherous leading man - and a husband who is beginning to realize that his talented new "discovery" seems vaguely familiar...
Who directed My Geisha?
My Geisha was directed by Jack Cardiff.
Who stars in My Geisha?
The principal cast of My Geisha includes Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Cummings, Yoko Tani.
When was My Geisha released and how long is it?
My Geisha was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for My Geisha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Geisha was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Geisha?
My Geisha holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).