The Court Jester

The Court Jester

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Editorial Reviews

Kaye plays a court jester who becomes involved with outlaws trying to overthrow the king.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: NR
Release Date: 2-MAY-2006
Media Type: DVD

Danny Kaye spoofs Robin Hood and Scaramouche in this inventive slapstick swashbuckler. Portraying the clownish but good-hearted entertainer Hawkins, he infiltrates the court of the corrupt Basil Rathbone (up to his usual brand of cruel villainy) disguised as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. After a court sorceress hypnotizes Hawkins into believing he is also a legendary assassin, Hawkins has more identities than he can keep straight, and Kaye zips back and forth between them at, literally, a snap of the fingers. Comic highlights include a wonderful sword fight with Rathbone in which he constantly switches identities, and the classic "chalice from the palace/vessel with pestle" wordplay as Hawkins plays "hide the poison" and forgets where it is. With comely Glynis Johns as his spy-in-arms love interest, Angela Lansbury as the scheming princess, and Mildred Natwick as the dotty spellcaster, this is Danny Kaye at his comic best. --Sean Axmaker

Customer Reviews

Danny Kaye at his funniest!

Reviewed by Mary H. Halvorson, 2010-02-19

This movie is a classic and perfect for kids old and young. I bought this for my niece and nephews (ages 9 to 12). They laughed all through it and now we can all do "the pestle with the poison" schtick. This movie offers something for everyone and especially good, clean, witty humor. If you haven't seen the marching scene of knights in armor with Danny Kaye in the middle you haven't had the perfect belly laugh of your life.

Great!!!

Reviewed by Christopher Ortega, 2010-02-01

Recieved the movie in great shape. Got as gift for my mom. It was even funnier than I remember. My mom and I laughted and laughed.

Good Movie

Reviewed by Kendra L. Seksay, 2010-01-30

We got this for my mother-in-law. She said that it didn't have credits at the end, so we're wondering how authentic and legal this copy was. It's still a good movie, and Danny Kaye is hilarious.

Danny Kaye is FUNNY!

Reviewed by Rad Dad, 2010-01-16

Ahhhh! If we could just get TV and movie producers to produce "stuff" like they used to! This is a GREAT classic, especially if you want to know about "the brew that is true (have to watch the movie if you want to understand that)!

The Court Jester

Reviewed by Rosemary Morgan, 2010-01-11

This is a classic old movie. Danny Kaye is wonderful and Glynis Johns and Angela Lansbury are young and beautiful. The costumes and sets are Hollywood glamour. The music is delightful.