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  • The Court Jester (1955)
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    101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The Court Jester (1955)
Approved
101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King.
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Writers
Norman Panama (written by) | Melvin Frank (written by)
Producers
Melvin Frank (produced by) | Norman Panama (produced by)
Composer
Vic Schoen (music scored by) (as Victor Schoen)
Cinematographer
Ray June
Editor
Tom McAdoo (edited by)
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Release date
Jan 27, 1956 (United States)
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination

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