Stars: Danny Kaye, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury

Director: Melvin Frank

Summary: A 12th century court jester in England becomes involved with a desperate band of outlaws who are attempting to overthrow the king. A delightful comedy which features a particularly fine cast.

Damsels in distress, duelling swordsmen, jousting and clowning accompanied by singing and dancing. Danny Kaye stars as a court jester who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the king. Music and lyrics by Sylvia Fine and Sammy Cahn.

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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 hypnotises 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, Amazon.com

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Interactive menu
Year:	1956
Release Date:	March 12, 2007
Runtime:	97 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	P H E 9212
Keywords:	Family, Jester, English, Comedy, Court, Period
Genre:	Comedy