Cinema Retro has received the following press release:
Newly Restored and Remastered, Madcap Musical
Starring Danny Kaye Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary
Latest
Addition to the Paramount Presents Line Arrives on Blu-rayâ„¢ for the
First Time January 26, 2021
The hilariously zany classic THE COURT JESTER celebrates
its 65th anniversary with a brand-new Blu-ray in the Paramount
Presents line, debuting January 26, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Originally released in 1956, THE COURT JESTER was
shot in Paramount’s trademark “VistaVision†widescreen format, capturing a
grander scope of information on the film negative. For this new restoration,
the original negative was scanned at 6K and one of the “separation masters†was
also scanned and recombined with the negative scans to address color fading in
the negative. The result is an incredibly vibrant picture that faithfully
captures the colors and textures of Edith Head’s sensational costumes and Hal
Pariera’s sparkling art direction.
Danny Kaye earned a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Actor –
Comedy or Musical for his leading role in this comic farce, which was added to
the National Film Registry in 2004 and included on the AFI’s list of the 100
Funniest American Movies of All Time.
The limited-edition Paramount Presents Blu-ray Discâ„¢ is presented
in collectible packaging that includes a foldout image of the film’s theatrical
poster, and an interior spread with key movie moments. THE COURT
JESTER Blu-ray also includes a new Filmmaker Focus with film
historian Leonard Maltin, access to a Digital copy of the film, and the
theatrical trailer.
Synopsis
Kaye is kind-hearted entertainer Hawkins who disguises himself as
the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. Hawkins infiltrates the court of an
evil villain (Basil Rathbone), but when a sorceress hypnotizes him, royal chaos
ensues. Alternating identities at the snap of a finger, between swordplay and
wordplay, Kaye’s comic genius shines through. The stellar supporting cast
includes Glynis Johns, Angela Lansbury, Mildred Natwick, Cecil Parker, and John
Carradine.
About Paramount
Presents
This collectible line spans celebrated classics to film-lover
favorites, each from the studio’s renowned library. Every Paramount
Presents release features never-before-seen bonus content and exclusive
collectible packaging. Additional titles available in the Paramount
Presents collection on Blu-ray include: Fatal Attraction, King Creole,
To Catch a Thief, Flashdance, Days of Thunder, Pretty
In Pink, Airplane!, Ghost, Roman Holiday, The Haunting, The
Golden Child and Trading Places.
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