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7.7
/10
211 Ratings

THE COURT JESTER

Directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
United States, 1955
Comedy, Adventure, Family, Musical
  • 101101 minutes

Synopsis

Danny Kaye spoofs medieval swashbucklers in this classic musical comedy. While the infant King of England awaits his rightful place as leader of the British Empire, his rule is usurped by Roderick, an evil pretender to the throne.

Synopsis

Danny Kaye spoofs medieval swashbucklers in this classic musical comedy. While the infant King of England awaits his rightful place as leader of the British Empire, his rule is usurped by Roderick, an evil pretender to the throne.