If I Were King (1938)

Movie"His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play"
Audience Score
68
If I Were King
NR 1 hr 41 minSep 28th, 1938Adventure, History
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.
StarringRonald ColmanBasil RathboneFrances Dee
DirectorFrank Lloyd
WriterPreston Sturges

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 28th, 1938
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:William LeBaron
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookparis, francepoetking15th centuryturncoat