A radio salesman finds himself transported back in time to King Arthur's court.A radio salesman finds himself transported back in time to King Arthur's court.A radio salesman finds himself transported back in time to King Arthur's court.
Richard Alexander
- Sagramore's Knight
- (uncredited)
Ralph W. Bell
- Undetermined Secondary Role
- (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
- King's Knight
- (uncredited)
Ward Bond
- Queen's Knight
- (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
- Sneezing Man at Radio Station
- (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
- Old Hag in Dungeon
- (uncredited)
Budd Fine
- Queen's Knight
- (uncredited)
Jerry Frank
- Queen's Knight
- (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
- King's Knight
- (uncredited)
Rosina Lawrence
- Handmaiden
- (uncredited)
Ivan Linow
- King's Guard
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe version presently available, shown on Turner Classic Movies in January 2021, is the 1936 re-release, with a Twentieth Century-Fox logo, redesigned opening and closing credits, and original exit music eliminated. The shorter running time (85 minutes) also indicates that some editing had been done, most likely in order to meet Production Code demands which were not in effect at the time of the film's original release (though Will Rogers' exclamation "Canst thou tell me where the helleth I am?" remains in the print).
- GoofsWhen Hank is to be burnt at the stake at "high noon", the shadows on the ground indicate that the hour is between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Quotes
Hank Martin: Yes, sir, we're getting the supply here, and then I'll create the demand. All you got to do is to persuade people they need things that they've been happy without all their lives.
King Arthur: And by what magic wilt thou do this?
Hank Martin: Ah, by a special magic called advertising.
King Arthur: Advertising. Hmm. Is it a potent charm?
Hank Martin: Ah, potent? Say, it makes you spend money you haven't got for things you don't want.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years (1997)
Featured review
I love Will Rogers. Living in Oklahoma near Claremore, his home town. . .I know just how to appreciate him. I've been to his museum/memorial many times. It's so sad to me that he couldn't have made MORE talkies. Silent picture are SO hard to watch! But A Connecticut Yankee is one of his best talkies. . . the jokes are still funny and relivent today. Who would have thought of Will Rogers as Mark Twain's American Yankee? This movie is timeless! I couldn't love it more. Having been to his museum, I've seen his costume for this film. It kind of made me realize that Will Rogers was a real person, and there was something of his that I get get close to. . . something he'd worn. It made this movie more interesting to me. Of course, not everyone can go see his costume. But at least you can watch this film, and remember one of the greatest Americans who ever lived. This movie is a must see for any Oklahoman, Will Rogers lover, or anyone who likes a good joke!
- *Phantom Chick*
- Jul 19, 2000
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- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
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