The Court Jester
We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!”
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Court Jester
- Genres: Music, Adventure, Comedy
- Release Date: 1955-12-24
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 7.3/10 (202 votes)
- Budget: $4,000,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Dena Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7722
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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Trailers & Clips
Martin Short & Carl Reiner on Danny Kaye and THE COURT JESTER
John Landis on THE COURT JESTER
The Court Jester - Trailer
The Court Jester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Court Jester?▼
The Court Jester is a Music, Adventure, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1955-12-24.
Who are the main actors in The Court Jester?▼
The main cast includes Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker, .
Where can I watch The Court Jester online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Court Jester is available.
Is The Court Jester based on a true story?▼
We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!”
What is the IMDb rating of The Court Jester?▼
The Court Jester has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 202 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Court Jester?▼
The movie had a production budget of $4,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Court Jester?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Dena Enterprises, Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Court Jester filmed?▼
The Court Jester was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Court Jester?▼
The total runtime of The Court Jester is 101 minutes.
Is The Court Jester suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Court Jester?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Court Jester.
Does The Court Jester have a post-credit scene?▼
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