The Court Jester
starring: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker
directed by: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
directed by: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
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A medieval valet plays jester in a plot to oust a barons pawn and put the king back on the throne.Studio: Paramount Home VideoRelease Date: 05/23/2006Starring: Danny Kaye Alan NapierRun time: 101 minutesRating: NrDirector: Norman Panama Melvin Frank
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Danny Kaye spoofs Robin Hood and Scaramouche in this inventive slapstick swashbuckler. Portraying the clownish but good-hearted entertainer Hawkins, he infiltrates the court of the corrupt Basil Rathbone (up to his usual brand of cruel villainy) disguised as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. After a court sorceress hypnotizes Hawkins into believing he is also a legendary assassin, Hawkins has more identities than he can keep straight, and Kaye zips back and forth between them at, literally, a snap of the fingers. Comic highlights include a wonderful sword fight with Rathbone in which he constantly switches identities, and the classic "chalice from the palace/vessel with pestle" wordplay as Hawkins plays "hide the poison" and forgets where it is. With comely Glynis Johns as his spy-in-arms love interest, Angela Lansbury as the scheming princess, and Mildred Natwick as the dotty spellcaster, this is Danny Kaye at his comic best. --Sean Axmaker
A medieval valet plays jester in a plot to oust a barons pawn and put the king back on the throne.Studio: Paramount Home VideoRelease Date: 05/23/2006Starring: Danny Kaye Alan NapierRun time: 101 minutesRating: NrDirector: Norman Panama Melvin Frank
Amazon.com:
Danny Kaye spoofs Robin Hood and Scaramouche in this inventive slapstick swashbuckler. Portraying the clownish but good-hearted entertainer Hawkins, he infiltrates the court of the corrupt Basil Rathbone (up to his usual brand of cruel villainy) disguised as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. After a court sorceress hypnotizes Hawkins into believing he is also a legendary assassin, Hawkins has more identities than he can keep straight, and Kaye zips back and forth between them at, literally, a snap of the fingers. Comic highlights include a wonderful sword fight with Rathbone in which he constantly switches identities, and the classic "chalice from the palace/vessel with pestle" wordplay as Hawkins plays "hide the poison" and forgets where it is. With comely Glynis Johns as his spy-in-arms love interest, Angela Lansbury as the scheming princess, and Mildred Natwick as the dotty spellcaster, this is Danny Kaye at his comic best. --Sean Axmaker
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Rating: - Sylvia does Fine as usual
I like Danny Kaye all right, but I'm a Sylvia Fine fan as well, and she shines here, not only in the very clever title sequence and even cleverer "Maladjusted Jester", but all the way through.I especially like the lullaby Kaye sings early in the film.Add first-rate songs to first-rate writing, spot-on performances, lush art direction and brilliant editing, and you've got one of the best comedies ever made for the screen.The swordfight, impeccably choreographed, is even better than the ones ... Read More
Rating: - King of Jesters and Jester of Kings
"The Court Jester" (my favorite movie in the whole world) makes a great gift.It is a romantic comedy with adventure and fencing.The all-star cast brings this Robin Hood-like story to life in a captivating manor.Whether sharing a movie night with family or hanging out with a group of friends, this is an ideal movie for everyone to enjoy.
Rating: - clever
This movie is a classic!Constant witty entertainment.It's a great show for people of all ages.My seven year old boys even like watching it.
Rating: - Enjoyable
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie.Danny Kaye is great with the speed and pronunciation of his specialty pieces. Fun story line.
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- The Court Jester
The Court Jester
Danny Kaye's role as the court jester was great. The movie is so clean that my own children and even grandchildren will enjoy it. What a great way to pass on the classics. I was very happy with the description on line. I had no questions about the movie being the same as I had seen and enjoyed as a child.
- Sylvia does Fine as usualI like Danny Kaye all right, but I'm a Sylvia Fine fan as well, and she shines here, not only in the very clever title sequence and even cleverer "Maladjusted Jester", but all the way through.I especially like the lullaby Kaye sings early in the film.Add first-rate songs to first-rate writing, spot-on performances, lush art direction and brilliant editing, and you've got one of the best comedies ever made for the screen.The swordfight, impeccably choreographed, is even better than the ones ... Read More
- King of Jesters and Jester of Kings"The Court Jester" (my favorite movie in the whole world) makes a great gift.It is a romantic comedy with adventure and fencing.The all-star cast brings this Robin Hood-like story to life in a captivating manor.Whether sharing a movie night with family or hanging out with a group of friends, this is an ideal movie for everyone to enjoy.
- cleverThis movie is a classic!Constant witty entertainment.It's a great show for people of all ages.My seven year old boys even like watching it.
- EnjoyableI thoroughly enjoyed the movie.Danny Kaye is great with the speed and pronunciation of his specialty pieces. Fun story line.
- The Court JesterThe Court Jester
Danny Kaye's role as the court jester was great. The movie is so clean that my own children and even grandchildren will enjoy it. What a great way to pass on the classics. I was very happy with the description on line. I had no questions about the movie being the same as I had seen and enjoyed as a child.
