The Court Jester(1955)
“We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!””
Overview
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.
Director
Norman Panama
Studio
Dena Enterprises
Budget
$4M
Cast
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
John Carradine
as Giacomo
Edward Ashley
as Black Fox
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Dena Enterprises • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Court Jester about?▼
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.
Who directed The Court Jester?▼
The Court Jester was directed by Norman Panama and released in 1955. It is a music, adventure, comedy film.
How long is The Court Jester?▼
The Court Jester has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Court Jester?▼
The cast of The Court Jester includes 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 and more.
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