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The Court Jester


Date: 1955
Type: Historical drama / Comedy
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Melvin Frank
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

A carnival performer (Danny Kaye) gets involved in imporsonating the court jester in order to restore the rightful king of England who is a baby. The plot is pretty non sensical, but Danny Kaye is suitably entertaining and there is a very good performance from Glynis Johns.

Oscars

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Production
Dena Enterprises