Product: The Court Jester [VHS] (1956)
Rating: 5.0
Hilarity ensues in this classic Danny Kaye
Danny Kaye plays a member of a Robin Hood-like band of rouges who has to insert himself into a castle in "The Court Jester." He has been hypnotized so that when he hears a finger-snap, he becomes very brave. Otherwise, he is his normal self - a little cowardly unless he is playing a role. He does, however, fall in love with the princess (played by Angela Lansbury). The scene where he is being put through the "fast" version of becoming a knight is a classic, as is the scene where the princess tries to keep him up to date on which goblet has the poison in it (when they try to kill him).Basic Danny Kaye silliness abounds - singing, dancing, acrobatics - overall this is my favorite Danny Kaye movie. It has (honestly) been years since I've seen it, so my memories of the details are a bit faded, so forgive me if I'm a bit vague on the plot. However, I will say that it is - again - my favorite Danny Kaye and I can heartily recommend it!