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The Vagabond King (1930)

1930-02-17 · 1h 44m · EN
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The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him, is offered a temporary reprieve. His hanging will be postponed for 24 hours, and in that time he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of the beautiful Katherine.

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Ludwig BergerDirector
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$1.2M

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Dennis KingDennis KingFrancois VillonJeanette MacDonaldJeanette MacDonaldKatherineO. P. HeggieO. P. HeggieKing Louis XILillian RothLillian RothHuguetteWarner OlandWarner OlandThibaultArthur StoneArthur StoneOliver the barberTom RickettsTom RickettsThe AstrologerLawford DavidsonLawford DavidsonTristanChristian J. FrankChristian J. FrankExecutionerElda VoelkelElda VoelkelGirlDorothy DavisDorothy DavisBrunetteDorothy DavisDorothy DavisBrunette

Keywords

RomanceFranceMedievalInvasionPre-code

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Genre affinityRomance · MusicTheme affinityRomance · France · MedievalMood preferenceRomance · RomanceEmotional intensityRomance · RomanceDirector preference233602Actor preference243883 · 371214 · 308959

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What is The Vagabond King about?

The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him, is offered a temporary reprieve. His hanging will be postponed for 24 hours, and in that time he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of the beautiful Katherine.

How long is The Vagabond King?

The Vagabond King has a runtime of 104 minutes.