The Court Jester
“We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!””
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Court Jester - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-01
Top Cast
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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
John Carradine
Giacomo
Edward Ashley
Black Fox
Alan Napier
Sir Brockhurst
Patrick Aherne
Sir Pertwee
Lewis Martin
Sir Finsdale
Richard Kean
Archbishop
Leo Britt
Sir Bertram
John Irving
Gate House Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Original Score
- Vic Schoen, Van Cleave, Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Court Jester
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Dena Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Vic Schoen, Van Cleave, Walter Scharf
Ray June
Tom McAdoo
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Department Leadership Roster
Vic Schoen
Original Music Composer
Melvin Frank
Producer
Norman Panama
Screenplay
Norman Panama
Director
Melvin Frank
Screenplay
Norman Panama
Producer
Melvin Frank
Director
Van Cleave
Original Music Composer
Tom McAdoo
Editor
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Court Jester
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Court Jester about?
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.
Who directed The Court Jester?
The Court Jester was directed by Norman Panama, Melvin Frank.
Who stars in The Court Jester?
The principal cast of The Court Jester includes Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker.
When was The Court Jester released and how long is it?
The Court Jester was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Court Jester?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Court Jester was composed by Vic Schoen, Van Cleave, Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Court Jester?
The Court Jester holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).