The cleverly written plot is suitable for Kaye's talent.
The Court Jester (1956)
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Reviews Counted:13
Fresh:13
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: A 12th century court jester in England becomes involved with a desperate band of outlaws who are attempting to overthrow the king. A delightful comedy which features a particularly fine cast.
Starring: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury
Starring: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker, Mildred Natwick, Robert Middleton, Michael Pate, Herbert Rudley
Director: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Director: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Screenwriter: Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Producer: Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Composer: Vic Schoen
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Reviews for The Court Jester
If Danny Kaye doesn't find you wishing you had a gun on you, this is one of his better efforts.
See Errol Flynn in Robin Hood and then see Kaye in Court Jester. The former is the ultimate swashbuckler; the latter the ultimate swashbuckler spoof.
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