Movie-Ed Guide to
The Court Jester
About the Movie
The Court Jester is a wonderfully entertaining romp through the Middle Ages. Perhaps Danny Kaye's most memorable vehicle, this movie features his classic tongue-twisting "poison pellet" patter. As the titular jester, Kaye tries to assist the rightful King of England in regaining his throne. Angela Lansbury, Basil Rathbone, and Glynis Johns co-star in this comedy that strikes just the right note of slapstick silliness.
The Court Jester (1956)
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
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Topics
- Middle Ages
- Poetry and rhyme
- Foreign languages
- Chivalry
- Pimpernel
- Whistling
- Fencing
- Alliances
References
- yourDictionary.com
- Basic Facts About the United Nations
- The Lute
- League of Nations Photo Archive
- Aerial view of Dover Castle
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- poets.org
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