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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
Featured review
A film that has everything
"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" is a film that has a little something for everyone, and that is what makes it a winner. It has the right blend of humor, action, intrigue, music, fantasy and charisma. One of the few total straight-to-finish feel good movies, "Yankee" is great for everyone in the family. And of all the films I have ever seen, this is my favorite. A pretty good recommendation, and I can't make it any stronger!
Bing Crosby plays a regular Joe who is mystically taken to the realm of Camelot. Basically he bums around and goes on adventures, bringing his 20th century wit and know-how along. He teams up with spectacular William Bendix's Sir Sagramore and falls for the beautiful Rhonda Fleming. Battles, music, evil plots and laughs ensue.
At times it seems a little too self-serving to Bing Crosby, but it's understandable and at times actually enjoyable. Bing has his run of Camelot, singing and bringing mirth to everyone. The technicolor is a little cheesy at parts, but by no means does it ruin anything. It doesn't matter what you're looking for, this movie has it; "Connecticut Yankee" is the perfect movie for when you're looking for something that takes its joviality seriously.
Bing Crosby plays a regular Joe who is mystically taken to the realm of Camelot. Basically he bums around and goes on adventures, bringing his 20th century wit and know-how along. He teams up with spectacular William Bendix's Sir Sagramore and falls for the beautiful Rhonda Fleming. Battles, music, evil plots and laughs ensue.
At times it seems a little too self-serving to Bing Crosby, but it's understandable and at times actually enjoyable. Bing has his run of Camelot, singing and bringing mirth to everyone. The technicolor is a little cheesy at parts, but by no means does it ruin anything. It doesn't matter what you're looking for, this movie has it; "Connecticut Yankee" is the perfect movie for when you're looking for something that takes its joviality seriously.
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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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