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The Court Jester (1955) | Criteria

Still from The Court Jester — The Court Jester (1955) — Norman Panama, Melvin FrankPhotographed by Ray June

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Norman Panama, Melvin Frank

The Court Jester

English / 1955 / 1h 41m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Music Adventure

Letterboxd: 3.94/5·13.6K ratings·3.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Cinematographer

ComposerVic Schoen, Van Cleave, Walter Scharf

EditorTom McAdoo

ProducerNorman Panama, Melvin Frank

Cast

Danny Kayeas Hubert Hawkins

Glynis Johnsas 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