The Court Jester (1955)

Not under 6

Reason:ViolenceFear

Plot

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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Trailer The Court Jester - Trailer Featurette Martin Short & Carl Reiner on Danny Kaye and THE COURT JESTER

Cast

Danny KayeHubert Hawkins

Glynis JohnsMaid Jean

Basil RathboneSir Ravenhurst

Angela LansburyPrincess Gwendolyn

Cecil ParkerKing Roderick I

Mildred NatwickGriselda

Robert MiddletonSir Griswold

Michael PateSir Locksley

John CarradineGiacomo

Alan NapierSir Brockhurst

Claire MaurierSir Bertram

Writers and directors

Melvin FrankDirector

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Norman PanamaDirectorf. -0001

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John Chard ★ 8.0/10

Discretion is for fools and simpletons. From the opening credits as Danny Kaye sings dressed as a harlequin jester you get the impression that this film will be a joyous romp, and so it is. Perhaps…2. Aug 2019

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JPV852 ★ 8.0/10

Really entertaining and all around fun musical parody featuring a charismatic performance from David Kaye and also has Basil Rathbone serviceable as the villain. Also nice having Glynis Johns and Ange…16. Jan 2021

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sykobanana ★ 9.0/10

Oh, this is a gem of celluloid that just keeps giving joy. An adventure, comedy, romance, musical made for the whole family. A movie written specifically for one actor (who then agrees to play the…13. May 2021

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