The Court Jester 1955 DVD - Danny Kaye / Glynis Johns

In this classic musical comedy, the rightful infant King of England—identified by a purple pimpernel birthmark—has been usurped by the villainous King Roderick. Only the daring rebel Black Fox can restore the true king, but to succeed, he needs the key to a secret tunnel hidden within the castle. Tasked with caring for the royal baby, the gentle Hawkins finds himself thrust into a whirlwind of schemes, disguises, and hilarious mishaps. Under the supervision of Maid Jean, Hawkins masquerades as Giacomo, the newly arrived royal jester, to infiltrate the court and steal the precious key. Complications and zany situations ensue as Princess Gwendolyn becomes infatuated with Giacomo, King Roderick pursues Maid Jean, covert codes are sung out loud, and an unpredictable witch with potent spells and poisons interferes at every turn. **Cast:** - Danny Kaye as Hubert Hawkins - Glynis Johns as Maid Jean, a rebel captain - Basil Rathbone as Lord Ravenhurst, the king's adviser - Angela Lansbury as Gwendolyn, Princess of England - Cecil Parker as Roderick, King of England and Gwendolyn's father - Mildred Natwick as Griselda, the witch and Gwendolyn's adviser - Robert Middleton as Sir Griswold of MacElwain - Edward Ashley as the Black Fox, rebel leader - Michael Pate as Sir Locksley - Herbert Rudley as Captain of the Court Guard - Noel Drayton as Fergus, the Black Fox's contact - John Carradine as Giacomo, an Italian jester - Alan Napier as Lord Brockhurst - Lewis Martin as Lord Finsdale - Patrick Aherne as Lord Pertwee - Richard Kean as the Archbishop **Runtime:** 101 minutes