If I Were King

If I Were King

1938
1h 41m
6.9

6.9/10

13 votes • View on IMDb
Adventure History

"His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play"

Overview

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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Production Information

Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

paris, france based on novel or book imprisonment cowardice poet romance thief torture king impersonation nobility starvation poor turncoat 15th century battle of wits leadership witty ideals besieged city rabble

Quick Facts

Release Date September 28, 1938
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0030265

Cast

Ronald Colman
Ronald Colman

François Villon

Basil Rathbone
Basil Rathbone

Louis XI

Frances Dee
Frances Dee

Katherine de Vaucelles

Ellen Drew
Ellen Drew

Huguette

C. V. France
C. V. France

Father Villon

Henry Wilcoxon
Henry Wilcoxon

Captain of the Watch

Heather Thatcher
Heather Thatcher

The Queen

Stanley Ridges
Stanley Ridges

Rene de Montigny

Bruce Lester
Bruce Lester

Noel de Jolys

Alma Lloyd
Alma Lloyd

Colette

Walter Kingsford
Walter Kingsford

Tristan l'Hermite

Sidney Toler
Sidney Toler

Robin Turgis

Key Crew

Frank Lloyd
Director
Frank Lloyd
Producer
William LeBaron
Executive Producer
Preston Sturges
Screenplay