The Court Jester
"We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!”"
Originally released in 1955. The Court Jester is a music/adventure film. directed by Norman Panama.
Starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, and Basil Rathbone
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (208 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Danny Kaye
as Hubert Hawkins
Glynis Johns
as Maid Jean
Basil Rathbone
as Sir Ravenhurst
Angela Lansbury
as Princess Gwendolyn
Cecil Parker
as King Roderick I
Mildred Natwick
as Griselda
Robert Middleton
as Sir Griswold
Michael Pate
as Sir Locksley
Herbert Rudley
as Captain of the Guard
Noel Drayton
as Fergus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- Dena Enterprises
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Court Jester about?
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.
Who directed The Court Jester?
The Court Jester was directed by Norman Panama.
How long is The Court Jester?
The Court Jester has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Court Jester released?
The Court Jester was released on December 24, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Court Jester?
The main cast of The Court Jester includes Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker.
Is The Court Jester worth watching?
The Court Jester has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 208 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.