Tokio Jokio
Synopsis
A "captured" Japanese newsreel. Civilian defense shows an aircraft spotter painting spots on aircraft and a fire prevention HQ that already burned down. Kitchen Hints shows the construction of a sandwich from bread and meat ration cards. Poisonalities in the News shows Yamamoto walking on stilts and boasting of plans for the White House, contrasted with the room reserved for him: an electric chair. A submarine, launched 3 weeks ahead of schedule, is still being built. A plane's new landing gear is a little man on a tricycle. A minesweeper uses a giant broom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norm McCabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Christensen
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- Tokio Jokio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures, Leon Schlesinger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norm McCabe
Don Christensen
Carl W. Stalling
Leon Schlesinger
Department Leadership Roster
Norm McCabe
Director
Leon Schlesinger
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokio Jokio
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What is Tokio Jokio about?
A "captured" Japanese newsreel. Civilian defense shows an aircraft spotter painting spots on aircraft and a fire prevention HQ that already burned down. Kitchen Hints shows the construction of a sandwich from bread and meat ration cards. Poisonalities in the News shows Yamamoto walking on stilts and boasting of plans for the White House, contrasted with the room reserved for him: an electric chair. A submarine, launched 3 weeks ahead of schedule, is still being built. A plane's new landing gear is a little man on a tricycle. A minesweeper uses a giant broom.
Who directed Tokio Jokio?
Tokio Jokio was directed by Norm McCabe.
Who stars in Tokio Jokio?
The principal cast of Tokio Jokio includes Mel Blanc.
When was Tokio Jokio released and how long is it?
Tokio Jokio was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Tokio Jokio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokio Jokio was composed by Carl W. Stalling.