Discretion is for fools and simpletons. From the opening credits as Danny Kaye sings dressed as a harlequin jester you get the impression that this film will be a joyous romp, and so it is. Perhaps the most talked about film in Kaye's CV (even though it lost close to two million dollars on release), The Court Jester is a perfect vehicle for his blend of madcap showboating and serene warbling. Here he gets to play…
Top Cast
Danny Kaye
Hubert Hawkins
Glynis Johns
Maid Jean
Basil Rathbone
Sir Ravenhurst
Angela Lansbury
Princess Gwendolyn
Cecil Parker
King Roderick I
Mildred Natwick
Griselda
Robert Middleton
Sir Griswold
Michael Pate
Sir Locksley
Herbert Rudley
Captain of the Guard
Noel Drayton
Fergus
John Carradine
Giacomo
Edward Ashley
Black Fox
Alan Napier
Sir Brockhurst
Patrick Aherne
Sir Pertwee
Lewis Martin
Sir Finsdale
Richard Kean
Archbishop
Reviews
Really entertaining and all around fun musical parody featuring a charismatic performance from David Kaye and also has Basil Rathbone serviceable as the villain. Also nice having Glynis Johns and Angela Lansbury in there, Johns particularly stunning. **3.75/5**
Oh, this is a gem of celluloid that just keeps giving joy. An adventure, comedy, romance, musical made for the whole family. A movie written specifically for one actor (who then agrees to play the central part) doesnt happen often, let alone have that role portrayed with perfection....But Danny Kaye is that special kind of actor. A spoof of The Adventures Of Robin Hood that even managed to get its villain,…
FAQ about The Court Jester
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.
When was The Court Jester released?
The Court Jester was released in 1955.
What genres does The Court Jester belong to?
The Court Jester is categorised as Music, Adventure, Comedy.
Who stars in The Court Jester?
The cast of The Court Jester includes Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker.