If I Were King (1938)
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
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.
Director: Frank Lloyd
Genre: Adventure, History
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 28, 1938
Cast
- Ronald Colman - François Villon
- Basil Rathbone - Louis XI
- Frances Dee - Katherine de Vaucelles
- Ellen Drew - Huguette
- C. V. France - Father Villon
- Henry Wilcoxon - Captain of the Watch
- Heather Thatcher - The Queen
- Stanley Ridges - Rene de Montigny
- Bruce Lester - Noel de Jolys
- Alma Lloyd - Colette
Screenplay
- Justin Huntly McCarthy (Theatre Play)
- Preston Sturges (Screenplay)
Music: Richard Hageman
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Editing: Hugh Bennett
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
paris, france, based on novel or book, imprisonment, cowardice, poet, romance, thief, torture, king, impersonation, nobility, starvation, poor, turncoat, 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If I Were King about?
- 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.
- Who directed If I Were King?
- If I Were King was directed by Frank Lloyd.
- Who stars in If I Were King?
- If I Were King stars Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew, C. V. France, Henry Wilcoxon.
- How long is If I Were King?
- If I Were King has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is If I Were King?
- If I Were King is a Adventure, History film.
- Where was If I Were King produced?
- If I Were King was produced in United States of America.