A Connecticut Yankee
“More Laughs than the law allows!”
Synopsis
Making a delivery to a mysterious mansion in a rainstorm, radio salesman Hank Martin is knocked out when a suit of armor topples on him. Upon awakening, Hank finds himself in the time of King Arthur. At Camelot Castle, Hank uses a cigarette lighter and his skill with a lasso to save himself from being executed as a demon. Hank so impresses Arthur that the king orders him to joust with one of his knights to save the life of Princess Alisande.
Top Cast
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Will Rogers
Hank Martin
William Farnum
King Arthur / Inventor
Frank Albertson
Emile le Poulet / Clarence
Maureen O'Sullivan
Alisande / Woman in Mansion
Brandon Hurst
Merlin / Doctor in Mansion
Myrna Loy
Queen Morgan le Fay / Evil Sister in Mansion
Mitchell Harris
Sagramor / Butler in Mansion
Stanley Blystone
King's Knight (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Sneezing Man at Radio Station (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
Old Hag in Dungeon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman, Owen Davis, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Joseph E. Aiken
- Original Title
- A Connecticut Yankee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
William M. Conselman, Owen Davis, Mark Twain
Joseph E. Aiken
Ernest Palmer
Irene Morra
Department Leadership Roster
William M. Conselman
Writer
David Butler
Director
Owen Davis
Writer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
Editor
Sophie Wachner
Costume Design
Sam Benson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Connecticut Yankee
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What is A Connecticut Yankee about?
Making a delivery to a mysterious mansion in a rainstorm, radio salesman Hank Martin is knocked out when a suit of armor topples on him. Upon awakening, Hank finds himself in the time of King Arthur. At Camelot Castle, Hank uses a cigarette lighter and his skill with a lasso to save himself from being executed as a demon. Hank so impresses Arthur that the king orders him to joust with one of his knights to save the life of Princess Alisande.
Who directed A Connecticut Yankee?
A Connecticut Yankee was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in A Connecticut Yankee?
The principal cast of A Connecticut Yankee includes Will Rogers, William Farnum, Frank Albertson, Maureen O'Sullivan, Brandon Hurst.
When was A Connecticut Yankee released and how long is it?
A Connecticut Yankee was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Connecticut Yankee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Connecticut Yankee was composed by Joseph E. Aiken.
Is A Connecticut Yankee based on a book or true story?
A Connecticut Yankee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Connecticut Yankee?
A Connecticut Yankee holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).