The King (1936)
King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.
Director: Pierre Colombier
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 29, 1936
Cast
- Victor Francen - Le roi Jean IV de Cerdagne
- Elvira Popescu - Thérèse Marnix
- Gaby Morlay - Marthe Bourdier
- Raimu - M. Bourdier
- Hélène Robert - Suzette Bourdier
- Christian Argentin - Gabrier
- Paul Amiot - Lelorrain
- Gaston Dubosc - L'évêque
- Albert Duvaleix - Cormeau
- Jean Gobet - Rivelot
Screenplay
- Louis Verneuil (Dialogue)
- Gaston Arman de Caillavet (Screenplay)
- Emile Arène (Screenplay)
Music: Billy Colson
Cinematography: Jules Kruger
Editing: Jean Pouzet
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The King about?
- King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.
- Who directed The King?
- The King was directed by Pierre Colombier.
- Who stars in The King?
- The King stars Victor Francen, Elvira Popescu, Gaby Morlay, Raimu, Hélène Robert, Christian Argentin.
- How long is The King?
- The King has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The King?
- The King is a Comedy film.