The Court Jester

The Court Jester

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Release Date

12/24/1955

Runtime

101 mins

Overview

A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$4,000,000

Revenue

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A dizzyingly inventive romp through a Technicolor medieval England, where a hapless carnival performer stumbles through sword fights, riddles, and absurd court intrigue with infectious charm and tireless energy.

Mood

WhimsicalPlayfulJoyful

Themes

RedemptionIdentityPower

Tone

Comedic

Pacing

Brisk

Look

Stylized genreWidescreen epic

Structure

Linear

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