This is one of the coolest comedies ever. Danny Kaye was an incredible comedian. 'The Court Jester' is great for kids and adults alike! The 'pellet with the poison' scene is a favorite, and a must-see.
Danny Kaye actually made a mistake in one of his lines. In a particular scene, Griselda hypnotizes him to fall in love with the princess (Angels Lansbury). When he says the line, "What manner of man is Giacomo?" (the Jester that he was impersonating) "I shall tell you what manner of man is he. He lives for a sigh, he dies for a kiss, he lusts for a laugh, ha ha! He never walks when he can leap..." etc. Well, later he repeats that, and he says, "He never leaps when he can walk," instead, by accident! Rent it and see for yourself!
Danny Kaye actually made a mistake in one of his lines. In a particular scene, Griselda hypnotizes him to fall in love with the princess (Angels Lansbury). When he says the line, "What manner of man is Giacomo?" (the Jester that he was impersonating) "I shall tell you what manner of man is he. He lives for a sigh, he dies for a kiss, he lusts for a laugh, ha ha! He never walks when he can leap..." etc. Well, later he repeats that, and he says, "He never leaps when he can walk," instead, by accident! Rent it and see for yourself!