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The Court Jester (1956)
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A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful king. |
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| Danny Kaye | ... | ||
| Glynis Johns | ... | ||
| Basil Rathbone | ... |
Sir Ravenhurst
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| Angela Lansbury | ... | ||
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Cecil Parker | ... | |
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Mildred Natwick | ... | |
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Robert Middleton | ... |
Sir Griswold
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| Michael Pate | ... |
Sir Locksley
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Herbert Rudley | ... |
Captain of the Guard
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Noel Drayton | ... |
Fergus
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| John Carradine | ... |
Giacomo
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Edward Ashley | ... |
Black Fox
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Alan Napier | ... |
Sir Brockhurst
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Lewis Martin | ... |
Sir Finsdale
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Patrick Aherne | ... |
Sir Pertwee
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Storyline
The throne of rightful king of England, the small babe with the purple pimpernel birthmark, has been usurped by the evil King Roderick. Only the Black Fox can restore the true king to the throne--and all he needs is the king's key to a secret tunnel. And while he's trying to steal it, someone has to change the king's diapers. The task falls to Hawkins, the gentlest member of the Fox's band. The Fox's lieutenant, Maid Jean, guards Hawkins and the babe while they travel, but when they meet the King's new jester on the road, they decide to initiate a daring plan for Hawkins to replace him, become an intimate at the court, and steal the key. So, humble Hawkins becomes Giacomo: the king of jesters and jester to the king. But things begin to get zany when the King's daughter falls for Giacomo, the King falls for Jean, people randomly sing what are supposed to be recognition codes... Written by Kathy Li
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The Musical Romantic Adventure Of This Or Any Year! See more »Parents Guide:
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singing a song about the movie. The lyrics of the song relate to the
credits. For instance, when the music credits go by he sings about the
music and when the screenwriter credits go by he sings about the story. See more »
Performed by Danny Kaye
Written by Sammy Cahn and Sylvia Fine See more »
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Trivia
Danny Kaye's daughter, Dena Kaye, said for the rest of his life, when people recognized Danny in a restaurant, they would walk up and spout the entire "brew that is true" speech. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: During the tournament between Sir Griswold and Hawkins, when Sir Griswold lops off Hawkins' helmet, the helmet's visor opens and a head can be seen inside the helmet. Then Hawkins' head is shown emerging from his armor. See more »Crazy Credits
During the opening credits, Danny Kaye dances around the credits whilesinging a song about the movie. The lyrics of the song relate to the
credits. For instance, when the music credits go by he sings about the
music and when the screenwriter credits go by he sings about the story. See more »
Soundtracks
"Outfox the Fox"Performed by Danny Kaye
Written by Sammy Cahn and Sylvia Fine See more »
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