This is Danny's best, most successful comedy of his career. Everything works here, as a dazzling number of sight and setup routines unfold, one after another.
Thanks to the brilliant writing (and directing) of Melvin Frank and Norman Panama--with undoubtedly help from Sylvia Fine and Kaye himself, "The Court Jester" is a fine spoof.
The entire cast is perfect, and an extra word for the good-natured Basil Rathbone, who allowed himself to be spoofed at the end. So many reminiscences of Basil doing climactic swordplay with the likes of Tyrone Power and Errol Flynn come to mind as the intricate battle progresses with Kaye.
And kudos for Danny's sword work, too. Very difficult stuff to pull off in this typically extended final duel--and do those sabers fly! "The Court Jester" is one of filmdom's comedic gems. And don't forget, the flagon with the dragon has the brew that is true!
Thanks to the brilliant writing (and directing) of Melvin Frank and Norman Panama--with undoubtedly help from Sylvia Fine and Kaye himself, "The Court Jester" is a fine spoof.
The entire cast is perfect, and an extra word for the good-natured Basil Rathbone, who allowed himself to be spoofed at the end. So many reminiscences of Basil doing climactic swordplay with the likes of Tyrone Power and Errol Flynn come to mind as the intricate battle progresses with Kaye.
And kudos for Danny's sword work, too. Very difficult stuff to pull off in this typically extended final duel--and do those sabers fly! "The Court Jester" is one of filmdom's comedic gems. And don't forget, the flagon with the dragon has the brew that is true!
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