If I Were King(1938)

His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play

68

1h 41m

  • Adventure,
  • History

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.

Cast

  • Ronald Colman

    Ronald Colman

    François Villon

  • Basil Rathbone

    Basil Rathbone

    Louis XI

  • Frances Dee

    Frances Dee

    Katherine de Vaucelles

  • Ellen Drew

    Ellen Drew

    Huguette

  • C. V. France

    C. V. France

    Father Villon

  • Henry Wilcoxon

    Henry Wilcoxon

    Captain of the Watch

  • Heather Thatcher

    Heather Thatcher

    The Queen

  • Stanley Ridges

    Stanley Ridges

    Rene de Montigny

  • Bruce Lester

    Bruce Lester

    Noel de Jolys

  • Alma Lloyd

    Alma Lloyd

    Colette

  • Walter Kingsford

    Walter Kingsford

    Tristan l'Hermite

  • Sidney Toler

    Sidney Toler

    Robin Turgis

  • Colin Tapley

    Colin Tapley

    Jehan LeLoup

  • Ralph Forbes

    Ralph Forbes

    Oliver le Dain

  • John Miljan

    John Miljan

    Thibaut d'Aussigny

  • William Haade

    William Haade

    Guy Tabarie

  • Adrian Morris

    Adrian Morris

    Colin de Cayeulx

  • Montagu Love

    Montagu Love

    General Dudon

  • Lester Matthews

    Lester Matthews

    General Saliere

  • William Farnum

    William Farnum

    General Barbezier

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    Status

    Released (Sep 28, 1938)

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