If I Were King (1938)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Frank Lloyd
Writing:
- Preston Sturges
- Justin Huntly McCarthy
Stars:
Release Date: 1938-09-28
6.7/10
6.7/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 101
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Rene de Montigny
Beggar
François Villon
King Louis XI
Katherine de Vaucelles
Huguette
Father Villon
Captain of the Watch
The Queen
Noel de Jolys
Colette
Tristan l'Hermite
Robin Turgis
Jehan Le Loup
Oliver le Dain
Thibaut d'Aussigny
Guy Tabarie
Colin de Cayeulx
General Dudon
General Saliere
General Barbezier
Burgundian Herald
Anna
Major Domo
Casin Cholet
Lady-in-Waiting
Lady-in-Waiting
Soldier
Soldier
Child
Drunk
Chief Steward
Parisian Peasant
Beggar
Old Woman
First Officer
Spy
First Watch
Burgundian Knight
Beggar
Courtier
Court Member
Beggar
Ruffian
Girl
Cook
Girl
Beggar
Father Villon
