How long is The Court Jester?

The Court Jester is 1 hr 41 min long.

Who is Hubert Hawkins in The Court Jester?

Danny Kaye plays Hubert Hawkins in the film.

What is The Court Jester about?

Former carnival performer Hubert Hawkins (Danny Kaye) and maid Jean (Glynis Johns) are assigned to protect the infant royal heir from tyrannical King Roderick I (Cecil Parker). While Jean takes the baby to an abbey, Hawkins gains access to the court by impersonating the king's jester, unaware that the jester is really an assassin hired by scheming Sir Ravenhurst (Basil Rathbone). When Princess Gwendolyn (Angela Lansbury), falls for Hawkins, a witch secretly aids him in becoming a knight.

The Court Jester

Name: The Court Jester
Duration: 101
Rating: 93

NR 1 hr 41 min

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How long is The Court Jester?: The Court Jester is 1 hr 41 min long.

Who directed The Court Jester?: Melvin Frank

Who is Hubert Hawkins in The Court Jester?: Danny Kaye plays Hubert Hawkins in the film.

What is The Court Jester about?: Former carnival performer Hubert Hawkins (Danny Kaye) and maid Jean (Glynis Johns) are assigned to protect the infant royal heir from tyrannical King Roderick I (Cecil Parker). While Jean takes the baby to an abbey, Hawkins gains access to the court by impersonating the king's jester, unaware that the jester is really an assassin hired by scheming Sir Ravenhurst (Basil Rathbone). When Princess Gwendolyn (Angela Lansbury), falls for Hawkins, a witch secretly aids him in becoming a knight.