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A Connecticut Yankee
A Connecticut Yankee

A Connecticut Yankee

More Laughs than the law allows!

Genres

ComedyFantasyRomance

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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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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

06 April 1931

Country

United States of America

Cast

Will Rogers

Will Rogers

Hank Martin

William Farnum

William Farnum

King Arthur / Inventor

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Emile le Poulet / Clarence

Maureen O'Sullivan

Maureen O'Sullivan

Alisande / Woman in Mansion

Brandon Hurst

Brandon Hurst

Merlin / Doctor in Mansion

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Queen Morgan le Fay / Evil Sister in Mansion

Mitchell Harris

Mitchell Harris

Sagramor / Butler in Mansion

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

King's Knight (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Heinie Conklin

Sneezing Man at Radio Station (uncredited)

Louise Emmons

Louise Emmons

Old Hag in Dungeon (uncredited)

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