The Court Jester
Seen it?1955 | 101 min | Music, Adventure, Comedy
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Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved Help!, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Danny KayeHubert Hawkins
- Glynis JohnsMaid Jean
- Basil RathboneSir Ravenhurst
- Angela LansburyPrincess Gwendolyn
- Cecil ParkerKing Roderick I
- Mildred NatwickGriselda
- Robert MiddletonSir Griswold
- Michael PateSir Locksley
- Herbert RudleyCaptain of the Guard
- Noel DraytonFergus