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The Court Jester (1955)

We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!”

  • Dec 24, 1955
  • 1h 41m

7.3/10

TMDB user score
225 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Court Jester is a 1955 music and adventure film directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. Its leading cast includes Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns and Basil Rathbone. It runs for 1 hour 41 minutes.

Synopsis

A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 41 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 225 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Court Jester - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Danny Kaye Hubert Hawkins
  • Glynis Johns Maid Jean
  • Basil Rathbone Sir Ravenhurst
  • Angela Lansbury Princess Gwendolyn
  • Cecil Parker King Roderick I
  • Mildred Natwick Griselda
  • Robert Middleton Sir Griswold
  • Michael Pate Sir Locksley
  • Herbert Rudley Captain of the Guard
  • Noel Drayton Fergus
  • John Carradine Giacomo
  • Edward Ashley Black Fox
  • Alan Napier Sir Brockhurst
  • Patrick Aherne Sir Pertwee
  • Lewis Martin Sir Finsdale
  • Richard Kean Archbishop
  • Leo Britt Sir Bertram
  • John Irving Gate House Guard

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