The Court Jester
Movie
1955
1 HOUR 41 MINS
Musical comedy
A hapless carnival performer is mistakenly identified as a rebellious jester, becoming embroiled in a plot to overthrow an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the throne.
Cast & Crew
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
Edward Ashley Black Fox
John Carradine Giacomo
Alan Napier Sir Brockhurst
Lewis Martin Sir Finsdale
Patrick Aherne Sir Pertwee
Richard Kean Archbishop
Larry Pennell Novice Knight (uncredited)
Melvin Frank Director
Norman Panama Director
Melvin Frank Screenwriter
Norman Panama Screenwriter
Melvin Frank Producer
Norman Panama Producer
Sylvia Fine Executive Producer
Danny Kaye Executive Producer
Ray June Cinematography
Ray Rennahan Cinematography
Tom McAdoo Film Editing
Walter Scharf Original Music
Vic Schoen Original Music
Roland Anderson Art Director
Hal Pereira Art Director
Sam Comer Set Decoration
Arthur Krams Set Decoration
Edith Head Costume Design
Yvonne Wood Costume Design
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