Today Kate Shrewsday wrote about modern court jesters in the UK, and I was reminded instantly of the old Danny Kaye film The Court Jester (1956*). The humor of that era might not play well today but I’ve never forgotten and never stopped giggling (like the 13-year-old girl I was) over the silly verbal gymnastics in these two “flagon with the dragon” scenes.
*Movie buffs will have to explain to me why the movie is dated variously as 1955 or 1956. All I can determine is that it was produced in 1955 and released in January 1956.
Well, what a treat. I love Danny Kaye and I do recall this from a very long time ago. Good clowning never, ever loses its appeal, PT! Thank you!
Posted by kateshrewsday | December 30, 2012, 11:02 am MDTThank you for reminding me.
Posted by PiedType | December 30, 2012, 11:26 am MDTOne of the great scenes in a wonderful movie.
Posted by Dennis Aubrey | December 30, 2012, 11:09 am MDTI’ve always just loved this
Posted by zannyro | December 30, 2012, 11:37 am MDTWELL DONE, PT!!
Posted by jotsfromasmallapt | December 30, 2012, 12:03 pm MDTSome things are classic. Great scenes. Thanks for the giggles!
Posted by philosophermouseofthehedge | December 30, 2012, 1:29 pm MDTReminds me of I Love Lucy’s “Vita, vita vegamin” or something like that.
Posted by Michelle | December 30, 2012, 11:35 pm MDTYep, I remember that one. Lucille Ball certainly had her moments, although I never cared for her.
Posted by PiedType | December 30, 2012, 11:55 pm MDTthe vessel with the pestle is the brew that is true. Got it!
Posted by David Bennett | December 31, 2012, 10:58 am MDTNot the chalice from the palace? Or the flagon with the dragon? Oh dear …
Posted by PiedType | January 1, 2013, 10:40 am MDTThat’s one of my favorite movies ever, and a great scene. I often quote it in my mind.
Posted by L. Palmer | January 2, 2013, 1:21 pm MDTMe too. It’s pretty unforgettable.
Posted by PiedType | January 2, 2013, 1:57 pm MDT