The Court Jester: Difference between revisions

 

 

'''Maid Jean:''' "And jester to the king!" }}

 

* [[Hollywood History]]: But of the [[Artistic License]] kind. Of course there has never been any Roderick on the throne of England, legitimately or illegitimately, and that any resemblance in this film to the real [[The High Middle Ages|Middle Ages]] is a coincidence not intended.

** [[Lampshaded]] in the opening song:

[[Blatant Lies|Authenticity was a must]].<br />

[[Antiquated Linguistics|Zooks!]] Did we search --<br />

* [[Princesses Prefer Pink]]: Griselda wears at least one pink outfit.

* [[Poisoned Chalice Switcheroo]]: One of the most famous plays on it, even if it's trying to remember which cup instead of trying to switch them.

* [[Punch-Punch-Punch Uh-Oh]]: Not quite, but similar as Hawkins slaps Griswold in the face with a gauntlet repeatedly and Griswold doesn't even seem to notice that it's happening, but when Griswold slaps Hawkins in the face it nearly knocks him over.

* [[Recitation Handclasp]]: One of several postures taken (he can't seem to stand still) while Danny Kaye is singing.

* [[Totem Pole Trench]]: Well actually cloak.

* [[Translation: "Yes"]]: Jean pretends to be deaf and mute, Hawkins pretends to be her grandfather. When asked by a soldier if she has seen a group in the forest, she speaks at length in sign language. Hawkins translates this as "No."

'''Kaye''': Stutters. }}

* [[Wicked Witch]]: Well..."''amoral'' witch" describes Griselda.