Customer Reviews
Danny Kaye at his BEST! 
2008-09-05
I am partial to Danny Kaye, he is one of my all-time favorite actors, but it's not just partiality talking, when I say that this is one of the best comedies ever made! I LOVE IT!!! Thankfully, I was raised watching old movies, and I am making sure that all of my friend's children are made to watch this one, because it starts them on the path to appreciating classic comedy; it's definately Danny Kaye at his best!
A Timeless Classic Comedy Full of Laughs 2008-08-09
I purchased this dvd based on the reviews and was not disappointed. This is a gem of a comedy! It has it all - jokes, physical comedy, musical comedy and is good clean fun for the whole family. One would think this role was made for Danny Kaye (and perhaps it was)because he is simply brilliant throughout the film.
Kaye plays a role similar to that of one of Robin Hood's Merry Men but he is not taken seriously by the others, including its leader, the Black Fox. In a twist of fate, Kaye is given the opportunity to prove himself when he pretends to be a famous court jester, also known in darker circles as an infamous assassin. Kaye's goal is to gain access to the castle for the Black Fox's men so that they can dispose of the illegitimate king and put in his place the rightful heir to the throne, a baby.
This task is easier said than done as he must do battle with all sorts to accomplish his mission, including the king's daughter who has an amorous eye on Kaye.
My only disappointment was the lack of English subtitles but the sound is nice and crisp.
Just Great! 2008-07-31
This is one of the greatest and most carefree movies ever! The DVD shipped fast and plays great. My little boys even love it! The swordfight is their favorite part.
A very good laugh 2008-06-12
One of my favorite movies. Haven't got tired of watching it again and again. Especially useful when I need a good laugh.
"Klassic Kaye" 2008-06-07
Danny Kaye is definitely an aquired taste. People seem to run hot and cold, but if you like him, this is your kind of movie. Full of dancing , singing, and all the hair-brained antics that Kaye fans love, this movie is probably his best (although the Govermeny Inspector and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty are right up there). In additon to Kaye and the charming Glynis Johns (her first major role), we also have the injenue (?), Angela Lansbury, a delightfully dotty ("Get it? Got it? Good!") Cecil Parker, and an aged Basil Rathbone (watch him try to catch his breath during the initial court scene). The movie includes some wonderful "patter", most notably: faux languages and the famous "chalice with the palace" routine, which is worth the purchase price alone. Finally, it is filmed in the kind of vibrant color with vaguely phony backdrops seemingly only possible during its era (mid 50s). All in all a funny and nostalgic romp not to be missed!
Court Jester 2008-05-20
Kaye plays a court jester who becomes involved with outlaws trying to overthrow the king.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: NR
Release Date: 2-MAY-2006
Media Type: DVD
The vessel with the pestle... and all that jazz 
2008-05-11
Outside of the obligatory "White Christmas" this is one of my personal Danny Kaye favorites as he takes on once again the role of the good-hearted, if bumbling, soul that has fortune on his side. Toss in what could-have-been a very serious adventure story of kingdom overthrowing and the like and he could have been a serious brooding actor.
But alas! There is simply too much fun to be had with this film, as his told from the opening song that pretty much lets us know that historical facts and presence were completely ignored here. So what we get is a truly hilarious, spunky movie with wildly outlandish performances. Indeed, I like to think Monty Python got some inspiration from "The Holy Grail" from this film.
The baddies are bad, the goodies are good, and there is even a husband-desperate princess bossing around a wicked witch. Oh, and there are midgets. At the risk of not sounding politically correct, it's funny.
Danny Kaye, Angela Lansbury, and even the lovely Glynis Johns are all hilarious. This is a vital comedy of errors.
"...a jester unemployed is nobody's fool" 2008-04-26
I think the court Jester is one of the cleverest comedies ever made, a spoof on Robin Hood linked by Basil Rathbone as the villian in both films, but done with intelligence ~ a seamless mixture of high and low comedy.The way the plots are interwoven boarders on genius ~ a real comedy of errors.
If you haven't seen this 1955 film, you're in for a treat. The supporting cast including Cecil Parker and Basil Rathbone is so good that Court Jester is almost an ensemble piece.
The timing of the "vessel with the pestle" skit with Mildred Natwick and Glynis Johns makes it one of the funniest things ever executed.
Danny Kaye, whatever else, was a multi-talented man: sing, dance, clown he was great at all and this one it truly family entertainment. The kids will love Kaye's sight gags and clowning and the parents will "get" the clever word plays.
Court Jester DVD 
2008-04-06
I returned this DVD almost three weeks ago as it was for ZONE 1 rather than ZONE 4 [I am in Australia] so I was not able to use it. I am still waiting for some acknowlegement from Amazon that they have received it and if they will be sending me my money back or replacing the video.
Kaye At His Finest 2008-03-25
This is a classic for kids of all ages. There is something very satisfying about bringing home a movie that brings so much laughter to children. Of course, the credit for this fun film goes to Danny Kaye and co. but I take credit for helping my children discover these old gems. Now my family wants me to find them more classics!
