The Mikado

Set in a small Japanese town, this musical comedy follows Ko-Ko, a man appointed to the role of executioner. To satisfy the requirements of his position before the Mikado arrives in a month, Ko-Ko seeks a victim. He finds one in Nanki-Poo, a man heartbroken over his love for Yum-Yum. Because Yum-Yum is betrothed to Ko-Ko, Nanki-Poo agrees to be executed on the condition that he can spend his final days with her.

Directed by Victor Schertzinger and written by William S. Gilbert, this United Kingdom production was released on May 1, 1939. The film was produced by Geoffrey Toye through the J. Arthur Rank Organisation and General Film Distributors. The cast features Martyn Green as Ko-Ko, Sydney Granville as Pooh-Bah, John Barclay as The Mikado, Kenny Baker as Nanki-Poo, Jean Colin as Yum-Yum, and Gregory Stroud as Pish-Tush.

The film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 880 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 7/10 from 32 votes.