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Movie Description
The musical version of Mark Twain's 1889 novel. Bing plays a blacksmith who is knocked out and wakes up in the days of King Arthur. He is proclaimed a wizard and experiences many knightly adventures. Songs crooned include "Busy Doing Nothing" and "Once and For Always."
Film Notes
Shot in Technicolor.
Songs include "Once and For Always;" "Busy Doin' Nothin';" "If You Stub Your Toe on the Moon;" "When Is Sometime?"; "Twixt Myself and Me."
Mark Twain's classic novel "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" was made into a Broadway musical and several films. The earliest filmed version was made in 1921 and directed by Emmett J. Flynn. Another version entitled "A Connecticut Yankee" was made in 1931. It was directed by David Butler and starred Will Rogers and Maureen O'Sullivan. Most recently, in 1989, an updated version was made starring Keshia Knight Pulliam and directed by Mel Damski.
Industry Reviews
"A singing trio you won't see anywhere else: Crosby, William Bendix and Sir Cedric Hardwicke."
USA Today - Mike Clark (04/16/2004)
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