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6 April 1931 (USA)
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Far-fetched tale and over-the-top humor from Will et al
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(Complete credited cast)| Will Rogers | ... | Hank Martin aka Sir Boss | |
| William Farnum | ... | King Arthur / Inventor | |
| Frank Albertson | ... | Emile le Poulet / Clarence | |
| Maureen O'Sullivan | ... | Alisande / Clarence's Sweetheart | |
| Brandon Hurst | ... | Merlin / Doctor in Mansion | |
| Myrna Loy | ... | Queen Morgan le Fay / Evil Sister in Mansion | |
| Mitchell Harris | ... | Sagramor / Butler in Mansion |
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The Yankee at King Arthur's Court (UK)
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Some sources erroneously reverse the roles played by Mitchell Harris and Brandon Hurst. Harris plays Sagramor and the Butler and Hurst plays Merlin and the Doctor.
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Factual errors: When Hank is to be burnt at the stake at "high noon", the shadows on the ground clearly indicate that the hour is between 4pm and 6pm.
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Version of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949)
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This is my first viewing so I had no idea what to expect. It got off to an ominous, foreboding start as Hank, the radio repairman (Will Rogers) encounters a few peculiar people in an odd house. After his sudden "transition" (time travel) back into King Arthur's era circa 528 AD, the sounds of Ye Olde English emerge, of thee's and thou's, being spoken and Will responds with "Can you tell me where the helleth I am?" I had a good laugh over that as it pretty well sets the tone for the whole story -- incongruous dialogue, time periods, mixed in with modern conveniences like a telephone. Oh well, it's entertainment with quite a stretch of the imagination, ie., selling hot dogs at the joust meet. Will's in his element when he's on a horse with a rope in his hand and dealing out justice to his opponent. I'm not sure why conniving Merlin (Mitchell Harris) is so busy scattering sand at every opportunity, or is it stardust, or sawdust.
Myrna Loy in her role as Morgan le Fay appears to be the most well-cast and believable of the lot.
All in all it's rather over-the-edge farce but still fun to watch.