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The Court Jester (1955) | Criteria

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The Court Jester

English • 1955 • 1h 41m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Norman Panama, Melvin Frank

Comedy Music Adventure

Synopsis

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.

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Additions: January 2020
Position 14
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Starring Danny Kaye
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorNorman Panama, Melvin Frank

WriterNorman Panama, Melvin Frank

CinematographerRay June

ComposerVic Schoen, Van Cleave, Walter Scharf

EditorTom McAdoo

ProducerNorman Panama, Melvin Frank

Cast

Danny Kayeas Hubert Hawkins

as Maid Jean

Basil Rathboneas Sir Ravenhurst

Angela Lansburyas Princess Gwendolyn

Cecil Parkeras King Roderick I

Mildred Natwickas Griselda

Robert Middletonas Sir Griswold

Michael Pateas Sir Locksley

Herbert Rudleyas Captain of the Guard

Noel Draytonas Fergus

John Carradineas Giacomo

Edward Ashleyas Black Fox

Alan Napieras Sir Brockhurst

Patrick Aherneas Sir Pertwee

Lewis Martinas Sir Finsdale

Richard Keanas Archbishop

Leo Brittas Sir Bertram

John Irvingas Gate House Guard