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The Court Jester 1955

“We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!””

★ 7.3/10 MusicAdventureComedy Released
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What is The Court Jester?

The Court Jester is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Music, Adventure, Comedy.

Type
Film
Year
1955
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Dec 24, 1955
Studios
Dena Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
Genres
Music, Adventure, Comedy
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Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Music #Adventure #Comedy

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The Court Jester is a film first released in 1955. Catalogued under Music, Adventure, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Dena Enterprises, Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester to help overthrow a usurper.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a carnival performer masquerading as a jester
  • involves a plot against a usurper of the English throne
Keep in mind
  • runtime is one hour and forty-one minutes
  • details beyond the basic plot are sparse in the provided text

Watch it if you want to see a hapless carnival performer get involved in a royal plot.

The film is categorized under music, adventure, and comedy.

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When was the film released in the United States?

The film was released on 01/27/1956 in the US.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film runs for 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Who wrote, produced, and directed the film?

The film was written, produced, and directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

Which company distributed the film?

The film was distributed by Paramount Pictures.

What visual formats were used for the film?

The film was released in Technicolor and the VistaVision widescreen format.

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