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The Court Jester: Directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama. With Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury. A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King.
- (14K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- 1956-01-27
A 1955 musical comedy film starring Danny Kaye as a carnival entertainer who becomes a court jester and a spy in a medieval kingdom. The film features slapstick, wordplay, and a famous tongue twister, and was added to the National Film Registry in 2004.
Jun 10, 2019 · The Court Jester (1955) Danny Kaye. Directors: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama Writers: Norman Panama, Melvin Frank Stars: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury...more.
- 3 min
- 4.3K
- Movie's Music Memories
Danny Kaye plays kind-hearted entertainer Hawkins who disguises himself as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. Hawkins infiltrates the court of the evil villain Basil Rathbone, but when a sorceress hypnotises him, royal chaos ensues.
- 101 min
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- 26
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- 101 min
Former carnival performer Hubert Hawkins (Danny Kaye) and maid Jean (Glynis Johns) are assigned to protect the infant royal heir from tyrannical King Roderick I (Cecil Parker).
- (31)
- Musical, Comedy
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