The Court Jester

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NR,1hr 41min

Genres:

Comedy,Action

Release:

1956

Distributor:

Paramount

Starring:

Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone ... More

Synopsis: Danny Kaye spoofs medieval swashbucklers in this classic musical comedy. While the infant King of England awaits his rightful place as leader of the British Empire, his rule is usurped by Roderick (Cecil Parker), an evil pretender to the throne. Brave rebel leader The Black Fox (Edward Ashley) intends to remove Roderick from the palace and bring the crown back to its true owner, but in the meantime the baby king needs to be looked after, which is the job of a man named Hawkins (Kaye). The Black Fox ... Full Synopsis

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	Richard Gilliam, AMG Review The Court Jester deconstructs the swashbuckler genre, poking fun at the films of Errol Flynn in particular. Featuring one of Danny Kaye's best-known performances, it is a catalogue of satirical delights, highlighted by Kaye's "The Pellet with the Poison" bit. Written, directed, and produced by the team of Melvin Frank and Norman Panama, the film avoids self-parody thanks to the well-chosen supporting ... Read Review

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	Danny Kaye Hawkins Glynis Johns Maid Jean Basil Rathbone Sir Ravenhurst Angela Lansbury Princess Gwendolyn

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