Opening credits from The Court Jester (1955) (5)

The Court Jester

(1955)

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| Film | USA | Colour | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical | 1h 41min |
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| Stars: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone | Directors: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Opposition to a tyrannical king is provided by the Fox, but it is one of the rebelโ€™s meekest men who, posing as a jester, defeats the usurper

The Musical Romantic Adventure Of This Or Any Year!

Cast

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Danny Kaye
Hubert Hawkins
Glynis Johns, in the dual role of Caroline/Miranda Trewella, strikes a sexy pose in a publicity shot from Mad About Men (1954)
Maid Jean
Basil Rathbone
Sir Ravenhurst
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Angela Lansbury
Princess Gwendolyn
British actor Cecil Parker wears a suit, tie and pocket square
King Roderick I
Mildred Natwick
Griselda
Robert Middleton
Sir Griswold
Michael Pate
Sir Locksley
Herbert Rudley
Capt of the Guard
Noel Drayton
Fergus
John Carradine
Giacomo
Edward Ashley
Black Fox
Alan Napier
Sir Brockhurst
Lewis Martin
Sir Finsdale
Patrick Aherne
Sir Pertwee
Richard Kean
Archbishop
Hermineโ€™s Midgets
Ensemble
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Reviews

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One of the starโ€™s most delightful vehicles, this medieval romp has good tunes and lively action, not to mention an exceptional cast and memorable โ€˜chalice from the palaceโ€™ routine. (Halliwellโ€™s)

Pictures

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Opening credits from The Court Jester (1955) (5)

Production

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Melvin Frank
Director / Producer / Writer
Norman Panama
Director / Producer / Writer

Companies

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Dena Enterprises
Production company
Paramount British Pictures
Distribution company