A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Danny KayeHubert Hawkins | Hubert Hawkins |
 Glynis JohnsMaid Jean | Maid Jean |
 Basil RathboneSir Ravenhurst | Sir Ravenhurst |
 Angela LansburyPrincess Gwendolyn | Princess Gwendolyn |
 Cecil ParkerKing Roderick I | King Roderick I |
 Mildred NatwickGriselda | Griselda |
 Robert MiddletonSir Griswold | Sir Griswold |
 Michael PateSir Locksley | Sir Locksley |
 Herbert RudleyCaptain of the Guard | Captain of the Guard |
 Noel DraytonFergus | Fergus |
 John CarradineGiacomo | Giacomo |
 Edward AshleyBlack Fox | Black Fox |
 Alan NapierSir Brockhurst | Sir Brockhurst |
 Patrick AherneSir Pertwee | Sir Pertwee |
 Lewis MartinSir Finsdale | Sir Finsdale |
| RRichard KeanArchbishop | Archbishop |
| LLeo BrittSir Bertram | Sir Bertram |
| JJohn IrvingGate House Guard | Gate House Guard |