A Connecticut Yankee (1931)

6.1/10 95 min Comedy Fantasy Romance

Overview

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.

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)

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The Blue Bird
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