The Court Jester
The Court Jester

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The throne of rightful King of England, the small baby with the purple pimpernel birthmark, has been usurped by the evil King Roderick I (Cecil Parker). Only the Black Fox (Edward Ashley) 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 Hubert Hawkins (Danny Kaye), the gentlest member of the Fox's band. The Fox's Lieutenant, Maid Jean ... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Court Jester:

Danny Kaye
Glynis Johns
Basil Rathbone
Angela Lansbury
Cecil Parker
Mildred Natwick

Full Plot Details

The throne of rightful King of England, the small baby with the purple pimpernel birthmark, has been usurped by the evil King Roderick I (Cecil Parker). Only the Black Fox (Edward Ashley) 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 Hubert Hawkins (Danny Kaye), the gentlest member of the Fox's band. The Fox's Lieutenant, Maid Jean (Glynis Johns), guards Hawkins and the baby 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, and a witch with very effective spells (and poison pellets) begins to interfere.

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Chicago Reader - 10/10 by Dave KehrSome accomplished slapstick, but nothing special.
Film School Rejects - 9/10 by Cole AbaiusWith most comedies that were still reveling in the world of Vaudeville despite three decades of separation, The Court Jester throws the kitchen sink at the audience.
Variety - 8/10 by Variety StaffCostumed swashbucklers undergo a happy spoofing in The Court Jester with Danny Kaye heading the fun-poking.
Radio Times - 8/10 by Tom HutchinsonIt's as much horseplay as swordplay and, altogether, a witty delight.
The Dissolve - 8/10 by Sam AdamsRightly regarded as one of the peaks of Kaye's career.
Decent Films Guide - 6/10 by Steven D. GreydanusSee Errol Flynn in Robin Hood — and then see Kaye in Court Jester. The former is the ultimate swashbuckler; the latter the ultimate swashbuckler spoof.
Time Out - 6/10 by Geoff AndrewWhether it's really watchable depends on what you feel about the charmless Kaye, whose vehicle this is from start to finish.
User Review - 10/10 by Cordelia SAt times, pee-in-your-pants HILARIOUS. There are just so many brilliant little bits and concepts in the film, and all perfectly intertwined with the Medieval theme. Hilarious spells, mistaken identities, parodies of knighting ceremonies, and strikingly ingenious writing in both dialogue and song lyrics. Aside from this, "The Princess Bride," and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," there really aren't that many Medieval-era comedies out there. We need to make some more!!! Like NOW!
User Review - 10/10 by Josh BFantastic movie, great lines... Danny Kaye is very impressive in this role.
User Review - 10/10 by Emily Ki luaf it. "I can snap you and snap you out!" and remember the pellet with the posions in the vessel with the pessel the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true

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