Court Jester (1956)

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Director:

Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Producer:

Melvin Frank, Norman Panama, Sylvia Fine

Writer:

Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Runtime:

1hr 41m

Synopsis

A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King.

Cast

  • Danny Kaye
  • Glynis Johns
  • Basil Rathbone
  • Angela Lansbury
  • Cecil Parker
  • Mildred Natwick
  • Robert Middleton
  • Michael Pate
  • Herbert Rudley
  • Noel Drayton

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  • Jan 26, 2023

    If there is a man that would do anything for, it is Danny Kaye in “The Court Jester.” If there is a man I would marry up on sight, it is Danny Kaye in “The Court Jester.” If there is a perfect specimen of manhood, it’s Danny Kaye in “The Court Jester.” When Dame Angela…

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    theriverjordan
    theriverjordan
    Jan 30, 2024

    A musical parody that riffs on the Medieval set movies and Robin Hood that easily enters the pantheon of the greatest of its kind along with other classics such as The Princess Bride and Shrek. The music has a really nice charm to it, kind of reminded me of that of Mary…

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    Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
    Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
    Feb 18, 2015

    A perfectly silly Robin Hood-esque parody; with silly wordplay, silly songs, silly sight gags, and lot's of colorfully costumed little people. Danny Kaye is delightful and charming, Glynis Johns makes my knees wobble, and it's mid-50's Technicolor is gorgeous. Delightful…

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    Kerry Maxwell
    Kerry Maxwell
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    May 28, 2021

    Watched it with a friend and came to a conclusion that this is the best film because there is no way to predict the amount of insanity that takes place.

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    petra
    petra
    Jan 16, 2020

    Uhoh somebody put mescaline in the garlic bread at Medieval Times.

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    Jordan Beaumont Anderson
    Jordan Beaumont Anderson
    Jan 20, 2013

    Danny Kaye's masterpiece, if you'll allow that Danny Kaye can star in a comedy masterpiece. A tour-de-force performance if there ever was one, Kaye plays the oft-hypnotized, mostly competent member of a rogue band plotting to overthrow the king and restore England to its…

    128 Likes
    Timcop
    Timcop
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    Mar 4, 2024

    Glynis Johns launching men into the sea via trebuchet 🤘

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    Chris Feil
    Chris Feil
    Oct 17, 2022

    So this is where SHREK came from.

    90 Likes
    teamgal
    teamgal
    Jan 20, 2025

    🎶"Life could not better be/ On a medieval spree/ Knights full of chivalry/ Villains full of villainy!"🎶 How does one rebound after Basil Rathbone movie disappointment? By watching the man engage in murderous court intrigue and snap-happy sword fighting before bidding…

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    Karina Oliveira
    Karina Oliveira
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  • Carson Yoder
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    The Court Jester

    My dad showed me this movie and I am beyond grateful. A hilarious movie with a fun story. A great movie that's just pure chaos

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    mace
    mace loved
    The Court Jester

    danny kaye blew every one else out of the water, it's amazing to watch this man in his element

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    Grant Zabriskie
    Grant Zabriskie loved
    The Court Jester

    My favorite musical

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  • Bethan Baker
    Bethan Baker liked
    The Court Jester

    very funny

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    Dreamer
    Dreamer loved
    The Court Jester

    Iconic movie from my childhood. I remember watching this with my family as a kid and all of us finding it hilarious, we used to quote it all the time. Haven’t seen it since I was a kid, since after I got older my family mostly stuck to watching movies we hadn’t seen before.

    4Y
    Mr_Lumber
    Mr_Lumber loved
    The Court Jester

    I’ve watched this a million times as a kid, it’s one of my favorite movies.

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  • Mustached Movie Man
    Mustached Movie Man loved
    The Court Jester

    I forgot how good of a movie this is! My favorite Danny Kaye film!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Court Jester (1956)?
The movie is 1hr 41min long.
What's Court Jester (1956) about?
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King.
Who's the cast of Court Jester (1956)?
  • 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
Who's the director behind Court Jester (1956)?
Melvin Frank and Norman Panama directed Court Jester (1956).
Who produced Court Jester (1956)?
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama and Sylvia Fine produced Court Jester (1956).
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