If I Were King
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
1938 · 1h 41m · APPROVED
Adventure, History
Directed by
Frank Lloyd
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.
Director and cast
- Frank Lloyd Director
- Ronald Colman as François Villon
- Basil Rathbone as King Louis XI
- Frances Dee as Katherine de Vaucelles
- Ellen Drew as Huguette
- C. V. France as Father Villon
- Henry Wilcoxon as Captain of the Watch
- Heather Thatcher as The Queen
- Stanley Ridges as Rene de Montigny
- Bruce Lester as Noel de Jolys
- Alma Lloyd as Colette
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