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The Vagabond King (1930)

104 min  -  Musical | Romance  -   17 February 1930 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Ludwig Berger, and 1 more credit »

Writers:

Brian Hooker (operetta), Herman J. Mankiewicz (screenplay), and 4 more credits »

Stars:

Dennis King, Jeanette MacDonald and O.P. Heggie
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis King Dennis King ...
Jeanette MacDonald ...
O.P. Heggie O.P. Heggie ...
Lillian Roth Lillian Roth ...
Huguette
Warner Oland ...
Arthur Stone Arthur Stone ...
Tom Ricketts Tom Ricketts ...
The Astrologer (as Thomas Ricketts)
Lawford Davidson Lawford Davidson ...
Christian J. Frank Christian J. Frank ...
Executioner
Elda Voelkel Elda Voelkel ...
Girl
Dorothy Davis Dorothy Davis ...
Brunette
Thora Waverly Thora Waverly ...
Brunette
Cecile Cameron Cecile Cameron ...
Brunette
Jean Douglas Jean Douglas ...
Blonde
Eugenia Woodbury Eugenia Woodbury ...
Blonde
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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. Written by Albert Sanchez Moreno <a.moreno@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Early Sound | Operetta | Swashbuckler | Two Strip Technicolor | Based On Novel  | See more »

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Paramount Pictures presents the 100% Technicolor All-Talking, All-Singing Musical Romance! See more »

Genres:

Musical | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Der König der Vagabunden See more »

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (2-strip Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Trivia

Composer Rudolf Friml had a stipulation in his contract that forbade the use of outside songs in this production. When Paramount was going to change the film's title to IF I WERE KING, they insisted on a title song. When Friml was made aware of the new songs, he sued the studio. As a result Paramount changed the title back to THE VAGABOND KING & paid Friml $50,000 to allow for the use of non-original songs. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Broadway: The American Musical" (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Love Me Tonight"
Music by Rudolf Friml
Lyrics by Brian Hooker
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