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A Connecticut Yankee (1931)

NR · 1931-04-06 · 1h 35m · EN
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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.

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David ButlerDirectorOwen DavisWriterWilliam M. ConselmanWriter

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Will RogersWill RogersHank MartinWilliam FarnumWilliam FarnumKing Arthur / InventorFrank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonEmile le Poulet / ClarenceMaureen O'SullivanMaureen O'SullivanAlisande / Woman in MansionBrandon HurstBrandon HurstMerlin / Doctor in MansionMyrna LoyMyrna LoyQueen Morgan le Fay / Evil Sister in MansionMitchell HarrisMitchell HarrisSagramor / Butler in MansionStanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneKing's Knight (uncredited)Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinSneezing Man at Radio Station (uncredited)Louise EmmonsLouise EmmonsOld Hag in Dungeon (uncredited)

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Based on novel or bookCamelotMerlinKing arthurEnglandFish out of waterMedievalPre-code6th centuryConnecticut9th century

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Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Camelot · MerlinMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference260500

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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.

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