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If I Were King (1938)

APPROVED  101 min  -  Adventure | History   -  11 November 1938 (USA)
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Vagabond poet François Villon rises to high office in 1463 Paris.

Director:

Frank Lloyd
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Nominated for 4 Oscars. See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ronald Colman ...
Basil Rathbone ...
Frances Dee Frances Dee ...
Ellen Drew ...
Huguette
C.V. France C.V. France ...
Father Villon
Henry Wilcoxon ...
Captain of the Watch
Heather Thatcher Heather Thatcher ...
The Queen
Stanley Ridges Stanley Ridges ...
Bruce Lester Bruce Lester ...
Noel de Jolys
Alma Lloyd Alma Lloyd ...
Colette
Walter Kingsford Walter Kingsford ...
Sidney Toler ...
Robin Turgis
Colin Tapley Colin Tapley ...
Jehan Le Loup
Ralph Forbes Ralph Forbes ...
Oliver le Dain
John Miljan John Miljan ...
Thibaut d'Aussigny
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Storyline

In 1463, Paris is besieged by the Duke of Burgundy, arch-rival of the king, who is content to sit tight while the poor starve. But there are traitors in Paris, and King Louis goes undercover to find one, thereby meeting Francois Villon, poet, philosopher and rogue. By chance Villon kills the king's traitor and is ordered to replace him...as Grand Constable of France! But there's a catch... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Poet | War Context | King Louis XI | Title In Title | Paris France  | See more »

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

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Adventure | History

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Le roi des gueux See more »

Company Credits

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Paramount Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

This film marked the second Oscar nomination that art director Hans Dreier received for working on the same story. He had been nominated for working on the 1930 film The Vagabond King, which was a musical version of "If I Were King". See more »

Quotes

Colette: Epitaph? What's that?
François Villon: Oh, usually something good about somebody bad... after they're dead.
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Connections

Referenced in "Sanford and Son: Rated X (#2.24)" (1973) See more »