This spectacular production features the tremendous pageantry and color of 12th-century England and the considerable talents of Danny Kaye. Kaye plays a court jester who becomes involved with outlaws trying to overthrow the king. In between singing dancing and clowning he still finds time for some jousting with knights dangerous duels with swordsmen and rescuing damsels in distress. A delightful comedy for the whole family.
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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
Musical comedy directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama. Set in 12th-century England, the film follows Hubert Hawkins (Danny Kaye), an ex-carnival performer who becomes a minstrel for a group of outlaws trying to overthrow the evil King Roderick (Cecil Parker). In an attempt to gain access to King Roderick's castle, the gang plan for Hawkins to impersonate his new court jester and steal a special key which would give them access to a secret passageway under the castle grounds. However, things soon become complicated when Hawkins becomes involved with Roderick's daughter Princess Gwendolyn (Angela Lansbury) and falls under the spell of witch Griselda (Mildred Natwick).
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