If I Were King
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.
Directed by Frank Lloyd · Written by Preston Sturges
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Ronald Colman François Villon -
Basil Rathbone Louis XI -
Frances Dee Katherine de Vaucelles -
Ellen Drew Huguette -
C. V. France Father Villon -
Henry Wilcoxon Captain of the Watch -
Heather Thatcher The Queen -
Stanley Ridges Rene de Montigny -
Bruce Lester Noel de Jolys -
Alma Lloyd Colette -
Walter Kingsford Tristan l'Hermite -
Sidney Toler Robin Turgis
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3h 1m together
If I Were King
The Eagle of the Sea
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