When medieval England was ruled by a usurper king, timid minstrel Hubert Hawkins (Danny Kaye) found himself conscripted by a rebel band protecting the throne's true infant heir-and thrust into comically dangerous intrigues when he was sent to infiltrate the palace in the guise of the crown's newly hired fool. Colorful Kaye costume vehicle marked by the "vessel with the pestle-chalice from the palace" and other classic bits co-stars Glynis Johns, Angela Lansbury, Basil Rathbone, Mildred Natwick. 101 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.