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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) Movie vs Book
Film · 1949 · Directed by Tay Garnett · Starring Bing Crosby, Rhonda Fleming, William Bendix
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) Movie: Cast and Details
A man is knocked out and wakes up in the age of King Arthur.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the idea and turns Twain's satire into a musical comedy.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the satire. The film is a lighthearted musical.
What the book gives you
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
An early time-travel story with lots of humor.
Who will like it: Readers who like classic satire and time travel.