THE MIKADO (1939) Trailer - The Criterion Collection

[Solesurfer390]

I've seen the movie to this! This is the very first version of The Mikado that I have seen.

[MrSamHargreaves]

Can I get this in Australia?

[oldcremona]

It amazes me to think that original cast members Jessie Bond and Durward Lely were still alive when this was made.

[alarma1]

uh oh, I can't stop thinking about Larry David now

[thecollector1138]

After all those years listening to him on the Jack Benny Program, I finally get to find out what Kenny Baker looks like! In fact, I recall one episode where he mentions going away to film this movie for Alexander Korda! There's my one reason to pick up the Mikado!

[lskarin]

@thecollector1138

You have other reasons. Martyn Green was one of the great D'Oyly Carte comedians.  He's in it. Kenny Baker seems to me to be an underrated performer of the time -- dismissed as a mere "crooner." Why "crooner" should be a pejorative mystifiies me. The voice speaks for itself (pun intended).

And wasn't Bing Crosby a "crooner?" To take a Monty Python stance, I think "art critics" ought to blow it out their collective asses.

[lskarin]

@thecollector1138

If you want a better look at Kenny Baker, try:

youtube.com/watch?v=DlBb7WOKET­U

When you see the film I think you'll find other reasons you'll be happy you did. You'll find the Gilbertian demand that good diction is paramount (the words are as important as the music) is followed.

[lskarin]

@thecollector1138

If you want a better look at Kenny Baker, try YouTube's search to see him as a crooner.

When you see the film I think you'll find other reasons you'll be happy you did. You'll find the Gilbertian demand that good diction is paramount (the words are as important as the music) is followed.