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A singing mechanic from 1912 finds himself in Arthurian Britain.A singing mechanic from 1912 finds himself in Arthurian Britain.A singing mechanic from 1912 finds himself in Arthurian Britain.
Cedric Hardwicke
- King Arthur
- (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- …
Eric Alden
- Jailer
- (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
- Peasant
- (uncredited)
Lucille Barkley
- Page Girl
- (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
- Peasant
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMark Twain got his idea for Hank Martin to use the eclipse for his benefit from Christopher Columbus who used an eclipse knowingly to perhaps alter history. Stranded in Jamaica in 1503, on his fourth voyage, Columbus and his crew were wearing out their welcome with the natives who were feeding them. Columbus knew a lunar eclipse was coming, so he "predicted" the moon's disappearance. The natives begged him to bring it back and, of course, he did in due time.
- GoofsWhen Hank is tied to the post for burning, the executioner holds the proclamation in front of him as he reads. His shadow is clearly visible on the paper, yet Hank, who is behind the paper and facing the sun, is able to focus the sun's rays on the paper with his magnifying glass, setting it on fire.
- Quotes
Alisande La Carteloise: Pardon, my lord, but the monster seemeth a gentle soul.
King Arthur: Gentle?
Alisande La Carteloise: He has nice eyes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Time Travel: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy (1985)
- SoundtracksIf You Stub Your Toe on the Moon
(uncredited)
Music by Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)
Lyrics by Johnny Burke
Performed by Bing Crosby and child chorus
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"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" has become my favorite movie of all time because it is a movie that has it all and works at a level where you feel relaxed and happy the whole time you're watching it. Most movies nowadays try to involve multiple elements in their plots but none of them come close to what "Connecticut Yankee" accomplishes. It has action, it has romance, it has good comedy, it has fantasy, it has intrigue, it has music and all of them weave into each other well. Extraordinarily well to the point where it becomes a joy to watch.
Of course, modern audiences might shrug off this movie as just another piece of fuddy old Bing Crosby fluff, which it is, in the sense that Bing seems to have absolute control over every situation and basically plays himself in a light-hearted movie. It's not deep, but sometimes that's not what we look for when we watch movies. This is a good "sit down with a loved one and a bowl of popcorn and just enjoy yourselves" film, one of the best in my opinion. Ok, the garish technicolor does get annoying, but it's the only downside to a great great film. Enrich your life! Please see this film!
Of course, modern audiences might shrug off this movie as just another piece of fuddy old Bing Crosby fluff, which it is, in the sense that Bing seems to have absolute control over every situation and basically plays himself in a light-hearted movie. It's not deep, but sometimes that's not what we look for when we watch movies. This is a good "sit down with a loved one and a bowl of popcorn and just enjoy yourselves" film, one of the best in my opinion. Ok, the garish technicolor does get annoying, but it's the only downside to a great great film. Enrich your life! Please see this film!
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- Also known as
- Ritter Hank, der Schrecken der Tafelrunde
- Filming locations
- Pasadena, California, USA(Busch Gardens)
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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