The Court Jester
1955 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 7.3 · 92% critics
A bumbling carnival performer is pulled into a rebel plot to restore England’s rightful ruler. Disguised as a court jester inside the palace, he must juggle mistaken identity, royal intrigue, and plenty of musical mayhem while trying to outwit a dangerous usurper and his allies.
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Details
- Years
- 1955
- Release date
- 1955-12-24
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 92/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (216 votes)
About
If you enjoy upbeat, family-friendly swashbuckling spoofs packed with songs, tongue-twisters, and broad comedy, this is a great pick, especially if you like A Night at the Opera; Not for you if you want subtle humor or a tightly paced story.
Pros: nonstop wordplay laughs; colorful family adventure; memorable musical bits | Cons: slow start; jokes can repeat; plot gets convoluted
Themes
- witch
- england
- sword
- hypnosis
- fool
Cast & crew
Danny Kaye
as Hubert Hawkins
Glynis Johns
as Maid Jean
Basil Rathbone
as Sir Ravenhurst
Angela Lansbury
as Princess Gwendolyn
Cecil Parker
as King Roderick I
Mildred Natwick
as Griselda
Robert Middleton
as Sir Griswold
Michael Pate
as Sir Locksley
Herbert Rudley
as Captain of the Guard
Noel Drayton
as Fergus
Directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama