CinemaOSMovie · 1938 · 1h 41m · NR

If I Were King

His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play

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King Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.

Directed byFrank Lloyd

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
EN
Released
September 28, 1938
Studios
Paramount Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ronald Colman

Ronald Colman

François Villon

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Louis XI

Frances Dee

Frances Dee

Katherine de Vaucelles

Ellen Drew

Ellen Drew

Huguette

C. V. France

C. V. France

Father Villon

Henry Wilcoxon

Henry Wilcoxon

Captain of the Watch

Heather Thatcher

Heather Thatcher

The Queen

Stanley Ridges

Stanley Ridges

Rene de Montigny

Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

Noel de Jolys

Alma Lloyd

Alma Lloyd

Colette

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd
Written by
Preston Sturges
Preston Sturges
Produced by
Frank Lloyd
Frank Lloyd

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