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Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court [Import]

Bing Crosby (Actor), Rhonda Fleming (Actor), Tay Garnett (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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A half-century later, Mark Twain's yarn still doesn't seem like an ideal vehicle for Bing Crosby, and Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke certainly wrote better songs than those offered up here. Still, this droll 1949 musical, like its star, has an easygoing charm and affability that'll win over young and old alike. Der Bingle plays Hank, who wakes up in A.D. 528, rousted by palooka-like Sir Sagramore (William Bendix).

At Camelot, not even Hank's impending doom--not to mention the temporal disconnect--can stop him from making eyes at Alisande (Rhonda Fleming). Codgerly, chronically allergic Arthur (Cedric Hardwicke) is impressed with Hank's hubris and dubs him Sir Boss. Problems arise when Hank woos Alisande to Sir Lancelot's ire, while Merlin (Murvyn Vye) has it in for virtually everyone.

A too-convenient deus ex machina and truncated finale mute the happy ending. The story and the performances are understated amid the pomp of the lavish production values (Ray Rennahan's vivid camerawork handily takes it all in), but in these days of virulently overheated storytelling (even in family films), the casual nature of the work here seems a distinct virtue. --David Kronke

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5.0 out of 5 stars a great and enchanting film May 4 2003
By Rosella Ann Myles
Format:VHS Tape
This film, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, is so very romantic and charming. It is a great escape movie into a wonderful land of Camelot, that makes oyu bleieve it could really be. Rhonda Fleming and BIng Crosby are both wonderful in it and a very romantic and beautiful couple. The song "Once and for Always," is one of th elovliest an dmost heartfelt songs ever. It's a must see film for the entire family, an done never tires of watching it. Each time of viewing it is like the first time. Bing has some catchy tunes and is great as Hank the machanic. It has a charm and old fashion romance that is so often lacking in today's films.
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5.0 out of 5 stars MARK TWAIN'S CLASSIC IN TECHNICOLOR Dec 8 1999
By Scott Barkley
Format:VHS Tape
Twain's grand fantasy is pleasing from every angle in this lavishly mounted production rich in color and songs. Crosby, at the height of his immense popularity is the Connecticut blacksmith knocked unconscious in a wild rainstrorm and sent into another world, waking up in King Arthur's Camelot.The quality of this Crosby version far outstrips previous ones with it's gorgeous color and imaginitive sets. Rhonda Fleming is stunning as the titian haired Alisande. The direction by Tay Garnett is excellent and the film was very popular among the public upon it's release in 1949. A highly recommended family film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great Movie adaptation Sep 5 2002
By bernie TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:VHS Tape
The adaptation of Mark Twain's book "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" to the screen left in the fun parts of the story and took out all the point of the book. The book contains many lessons and thoughts that did not make it into the movie. However the movie is fun to watch and can be quite funny.

An auto mechanic and inventor Hank (Bing Crosby) is transported back to A.D. 528 with his almanac. After realizing where he is, he uses his wits and knowledge of the future to survive. He has many adventures. He helps a King (Cedric Hardwicke) to understand his people, overcomes a tyrant and finds a loyal friend (William Bendix). Naturally being Bing there is music and incantations to blot out the sun. Eventually there is true love Alisande (Rhonda Fleming). The movie leaves the questions: Will Hank settle down with his love or will he be dispatched with one of his own inventions?

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