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If I Were King (1938)

NR · 1938-09-28 · 1h 41m · EN
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His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play

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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Preston SturgesWriterFrank LloydDirector

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Ronald ColmanRonald ColmanFrançois VillonBasil RathboneBasil RathboneKing Louis XIFrances DeeFrances DeeKatherine de VaucellesEllen DrewEllen DrewHuguetteC. V. FranceC. V. FranceFather VillonHenry WilcoxonHenry WilcoxonCaptain of the WatchHeather ThatcherHeather ThatcherThe QueenStanley RidgesStanley RidgesRene de MontignyBruce LesterBruce LesterNoel de JolysAlma LloydAlma LloydColetteWalter KingsfordWalter KingsfordTristan l'HermiteSidney TolerSidney TolerRobin Turgis

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Based on novel or bookKingParis, france15th centuryPoetTurncoat

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Genre affinityAdventure · HistoryTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · King · Paris FranceDirector preference275795Actor preference86095 · 217842 · 198060Country preferenceUsDecade preference1930

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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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If I Were King has a runtime of 101 minutes.

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