H.M.S. Pinafore (TV 1973)

Directors:

Michael Heyland, Peter Riley,

Writer:

William S. Gilbert (libretto)

Stars:

John Reed, Pamela Field, Michael Rayner

Cast

Credited cast:
John Reed	...	Sir Joseph Porter, KCB
Pamela Field	...	Josephine Corcoran
Michael Rayner	...	Captain Corcoran
Malcolm Williams	...	Ralph Rackstraw
Lyndsie Holland	...	Little Buttercup
Jon Ellison	...	Bill Bobstay
John Ayldon	...	Dick Deadeye
Pauline Wales	...	Cousin Hebe
John Broad	...	Bob Beckett
Gordon Mackenzie	...	Marine
James Marsland	...	Marine
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Caroline Baker	...	Chorus - contralto
Roger Barber	...	Chorus - tenor
Suzanna Beaumont	...	Chorus - soprano
Janet Brandreth	...	Chorus - soprano

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

operetta | comic opera | gilbert and sullivan | independent film

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Genres:

Musical | Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 1973 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of H.M.S. Pinafore (1970)

User Reviews

John Reed steals the show as Sir Joseph! You must see this!!!

Ralph Rackstraw is a lowly sailor who has fallen in love with his Captain's daughter, Josephine. Josephine, in turn, is to be married to Sir Joseph Porter (K.C.B). Meanwhile, Buttercup, a local peddlar woman, loves the captain from afar. Is romance destined to die or will love level the social ranks and unite the would-be couples?

This is a stage production by the D'Oyly Carte Company which has been especially produced for video. As such, some of the acting can appear over the top but, if you take this into account and enjoy a bit of Gilbert & Sullivan, it is an excellent production. John Reed manages to steal the show with his rendition of 'Never Mind The Whys and Wherefores'. He will have you laughing until your sides hurt. You will watch this scene over and over again... I guarantee it!!