A Connecticut Yankee (1931)
More Laughs than the law allows!
Making a delivery to a mysterious mansion in a rainstorm, radio salesman Hank Martin is knocked out when a suit of armor topples on him. Upon awakening, Hank finds himself in the time of King Arthur. At Camelot Castle, Hank uses a cigarette lighter and his skill with a lasso to save himself from being executed as a demon. Hank so impresses Arthur that the king orders him to joust with one of his knights to save the life of Princess Alisande.
Director: David Butler
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 6, 1931
Cast
- Will Rogers - Hank Martin
- William Farnum - King Arthur / Inventor
- Frank Albertson - Emile le Poulet / Clarence
- Maureen O'Sullivan - Alisande / Woman in Mansion
- Brandon Hurst - Merlin / Doctor in Mansion
- Myrna Loy - Queen Morgan le Fay / Evil Sister in Mansion
- Mitchell Harris - Sagramor / Butler in Mansion
- Stanley Blystone - King's Knight (uncredited)
- Heinie Conklin - Sneezing Man at Radio Station (uncredited)
- Louise Emmons - Old Hag in Dungeon (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Joseph E. Aiken
Cinematography: Ernest Palmer
Editing: Irene Morra
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, england, camelot, connecticut, king arthur, fish out of water, pre-code, medieval, 9th century, 6th century
More Films by Director: David Butler
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Connecticut Yankee about?
- Making a delivery to a mysterious mansion in a rainstorm, radio salesman Hank Martin is knocked out when a suit of armor topples on him. Upon awakening, Hank finds himself in the time of King Arthur. At Camelot Castle, Hank uses a cigarette lighter and his skill with a lasso to save himself from being executed as a demon. Hank so impresses Arthur that the king orders him to joust with one of his knights to save the life of Princess Alisande.
- Who directed A Connecticut Yankee?
- A Connecticut Yankee was directed by David Butler.
- Who stars in A Connecticut Yankee?
- A Connecticut Yankee stars Will Rogers, William Farnum, Frank Albertson, Maureen O'Sullivan, Brandon Hurst, Myrna Loy.
- How long is A Connecticut Yankee?
- A Connecticut Yankee has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is A Connecticut Yankee?
- A Connecticut Yankee is a Comedy, Fantasy, Romance film.
- Where was A Connecticut Yankee produced?
- A Connecticut Yankee was produced in United States of America.