The Court Jester

Where to Watch The Court Jester (1955) (Legally)

We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!”
Dec 24, 1955 US 101 min G
7.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
216 votes
Music Adventure Comedy
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1955), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Music, Adventure, Comedy, with a runtime around 101 minutes.

Cast highlights include Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

witch, england, sword, hypnosis, fool

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Danny Kaye
Danny Kaye
as Hubert Hawkins
Glynis Johns
Glynis Johns
as Maid Jean
Basil Rathbone
Basil Rathbone
as Sir Ravenhurst
Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury
as Princess Gwendolyn
Cecil Parker
Cecil Parker
as King Roderick I
Mildred Natwick
Mildred Natwick
as Griselda
Robert Middleton
Robert Middleton
as Sir Griswold
Michael Pate
Michael Pate
as Sir Locksley
Herbert Rudley
Herbert Rudley
as Captain of the Guard
Noel Drayton
Noel Drayton
as Fergus