If I Were King (1938)

  • NR
  • 09/28/1938 (US)
  • Adventure, History
  • 1h 41m

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.

Frank Lloyd

Director

Preston Sturges

Writer

Cast

Ronald Colman's headshot

Ronald Colman

François Villon
Basil Rathbone's headshot

Basil Rathbone

King Louis XI
Frances Dee's headshot

Frances Dee

Katherine de Vaucelles
Ellen Drew's headshot

Ellen Drew

Huguette
C. V. France's headshot

C. V. France

Father Villon
Henry Wilcoxon's headshot

Henry Wilcoxon

Captain of the Watch
Heather Thatcher's headshot

Heather Thatcher

The Queen
Stanley Ridges's headshot

Stanley Ridges

Rene de Montigny

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