THE COURT JESTER (1955)

When the rightful heir to the England throne — marked by the pimpernel birthmark - is usurped by the evil King Roderick, the Black Fox is sent to restore the babe's rightful place as future King of England. In need of the key to the King's secret tunnel, the Fox goes in search of the covetous treasure while Hawkins is left in charge of changing the King's diapers, and Maid Jean is charged as guardian of the traveling quartet. Along the way, however, they meet the King's new Court Jester, the quartet devises a plan that has Hawkins traveling in the guise of Giacomo: "the king of jesters and jester to the King."

The perfect cast includes: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, and Cecil Parker.

Written, produced and directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

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