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The Court Jester

BBC One
on BBC One London

A feature film starring Danny Kaye
with Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury and Cecil Parker

Ex-circus clown Hubert Hawkins is a loyal supporter of the Black Fox and his band of forest outlaws who oppose the tyrannical usurper King Roderick. To gain access to Roderick's castle in preparation for an attack, Hubert masquerades as Giacomo, a celebrated jester.
Films: pages 16-17

Contributors

Written, produced and directed by:
Norman Panama
Written, produced and directed by:
Melvin Frank
Hubert Hawkins:
Danny Kaye
Maid Jean:
Glynis Johns
Princess Gwendolyn:
Angela Lansbury
Ravenhurst:
Basil Rathbone
King Roderick:
Cecil Parker
The Black Fox:
Edward Ashley
Sir Griswold of McElwaine:
Robert Middleton
Brockhurst:
Alan Napier
Witch Griselda:
Mildred Natwick
Locksley:
Michael Pate
Source: Radio Times

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