If I Were King

If I Were King

1938 · 1h 41m

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Directed by Frank Lloyd

Synopsis

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.

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Details

Released
28 September 1938
Runtime
1h 41m
Director
Frank Lloyd
Writers
Preston Sturges
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Production
Paramount Pictures

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Cast

  • Ronald Colman
  • Basil RathboneNominated
  • Frances Dee
  • Ellen Drew
  • C. V. France
  • Henry Wilcoxon
  • Heather Thatcher
  • Stanley Ridges
  • Bruce Lester
  • Alma Lloyd