Product: The Court Jester [VHS] (1956)
Rating: 5.0
A Timeless Classic Comedy Full of Laughs
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.