The Court Jester
1955, English. Directed by Melvin Frank & Norman Panama.
We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!”
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Melvin FrankDirector
- Norman PanamaDirector
- Danny KayeHubert Hawkins
- Glynis JohnsMaid Jean
- Basil RathboneSir Ravenhurst
- Angela LansburyPrincess Gwendolyn
- Cecil ParkerKing Roderick I
- Mildred NatwickGriselda
- Robert MiddletonSir Griswold
- Michael PateSir Locksley
- Herbert RudleyCaptain of the Guard
- Noel DraytonFergus
- John CarradineGiacomo
- Edward AshleyBlack Fox
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Budget
- $4M
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The Court Jester: quick answers
Is The Court Jester worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 225 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Court Jester?
The Court Jester runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Court Jester have a post-credits scene?
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The Court Jester parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Court Jester on?
The Court Jester isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Court Jester?
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Who directed The Court Jester?
The Court Jester (1955) was directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama and stars Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone.