The King's Jester movie poster

The King's Jester

August 9, 1937 1h 35m

Originally released in 1937. The King's Jester is a comedy film. directed by Mesquitinha.

Starring Mesquitinha, Conchita de Moraes, and Manoel Pera

Synopsis

A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand. Among the many candidates his secretary presents to fill the "position", a certain "Penguin", who along with his sister "Picolé" lives on the favela hill under the protection of a kind Portuguese shopkeeper, completely pleases the "sovereign" of sugar. With "Penguin"'s entry into the court as the sugar king's "fool", great transformations take place in the home of the wealthy misanthrope.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date August 9, 1937 88 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
🌍
Language Portuguese Original language
🎬
Country Brazil Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Sonofilmes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The King's Jester about?

A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand...

Who directed The King's Jester?

The King's Jester was directed by Mesquitinha.

How long is The King's Jester?

The King's Jester has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was The King's Jester released?

The King's Jester was released on August 9, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The King's Jester?

The main cast of The King's Jester includes Mesquitinha, Conchita de Moraes, Manoel Pera, Déa Selva, Augusto Henriques.