The King's Jester
Aug 09, 1937 · 1h 35m
Director
MesquitinhaOverview
A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand. Among the many candidates his secretary presents to fill the "position", a certain "Penguin", who along with his sister "Picolé" lives on the favela hill under the protection of a kind Portuguese shopkeeper, completely pleases the "sovereign" of sugar. With "Penguin"'s entry into the court as the sugar king's "fool", great transformations take place in the home of the wealthy misanthrope.
Cast of The King's Jester
Crew of The King's Jester
About The King's Jester
What is The King's Jester about?
A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand. Among the many candidates his secretary presents to fill the "position", a certain "Penguin", who along with his sister "Picolé" lives on the favela hill under the protection of a kind Portuguese…
When was The King's Jester released?
The King's Jester was released on August 9, 1937.
How long is The King's Jester?
The King's Jester runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who directed The King's Jester?
The King's Jester was directed by Mesquitinha.
Who is in the cast of The King's Jester?
The cast of The King's Jester includes Mesquitinha (Pinguim), Conchita de Moraes (Madame Larousse), Manoel Pera (Milionário), Déa Selva (Elisa) and Augusto Henriques (Alberto).