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If I Were King

1938 • 1h41m Adventure, History

Rating

6.9/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Frank Lloyd

Screenplay

Preston Sturges

Cast

Ronald Colman

Basil Rathbone

Frances Dee

Release date

9/28/1938

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

13