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The Court Jester

1956, Movie, NR, 101 mins

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A flawlessly executed, beautifully designed genre parody. Danny Kaye, in his best film, stars as a lowly valet who rises to become the leader of a peasant rebellion aimed at restoring the rightful heir to the throne of England. He disguises himself as a court jester to gain access to evil baron Rathbone, the real power behind the throne, and overthrow his oppressive rule. Genius cast handles the laughs with dash and aplomb, but the real surprise is Rathbone, whose charmingly... read more leave a comment
Danny Kaye delivers "the vessel with the pestle" and plenty of laughs in his most famous role as The Court Jester (1956).
Free | TCM

Posted: 8/1/2008
One of the greatest of film buffoons, Danny Kaye plays a medieval circus clown who gets tangled up in a plot to overthrow a tyrannical king. This spoof of costume adventures is enhanced by a classy cast of costume epic veterans.
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Length: 01:00
Posted: 3/16/2008
Year: 1956
Rated NR

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Cast
Danny Kaye: Hawkins
Glynis Johns: Maid Jean
Basil Rathbone: Sir Ravenhurst
Angela Lansbury: Princess Gwendolyn
Cecil Parker: King Roderick
Mildred Natwick: Griselda

 

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