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The Court Jester
Norman Panama
(1956)
97min
U Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Tom Hutchinson
This medieval spoof, produced, written and directed by the formidable team of Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, gave Danny Kaye one of his finest roles, as the meek and mild valet who saves a kingdom from its tyrannical ruler. It's worth watching for the classic "vessel-with-the-pestle" routine alone - one of the funniest devices Kaye ever employed. Basil Rathbone cuts an elegant figure of villainy, while Glynis Johns, Cecil Parker and Angela Lansbury get almost as many laughs as Kaye by playing it straight. It's as much horseplay as swordplay and, altogether, a witty delight.
Summary
A wicked nobleman appoints himself king of England, while the rightful heir to the throne is just a baby in the care of a notorious revolutionary. A bumbling follower of the rebel is persuaded to infiltrate the tyrant's castle disguised as a jester, but the plan is complicated when a princess falls in love with him. Medieval musical comedy, starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns and Basil Rathbone.
Cast & Crew
Hawkins
Danny Kaye
Maid Jean
Glynis Johns
Sir Ravenhurst
Basil Rathbone
Princess Gwendolyn
Angela Lansbury
King Roderick
Cecil Parker
Griselda
Mildred Natwick
Sir Griswold
Robert Middleton
Sir Locksley
Michael Pate
Captain of the guard
Herbert Rudley
Fergus
Noel Drayton
Black Fox
Edward Ashley
Giacomo
John Carradine
Sir Brockhurst
Alan Napier
Director
Norman Panama
Director
Melvin Frank
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Paramount Film Service Ltd
Available on:
video and DVD
Comedy
Music
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