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Director:
Michael Curtiz
Writers:
Ken Englund (writer)
Brian Hooker (book)
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Release Date:
29 August 1956 (USA) more
Genre:
Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
THE MUSICAL SPECTACLE that introduces the great new singing star...ORESTE!
Plot:
In 1461, French nobles fearing King Louis XI may seize their lands, join forces with the rebellious Duke of Burgundy to overthrow the king... more | add synopsis
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Wonderful production more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Kathryn Grayson ... Catherine de Vaucelles
Oreste Kirkop ... François Villon (as Oreste)

Rita Moreno ... Huguette
Cedric Hardwicke ... Tristan
Walter Hampden ... King Louis XI

Leslie Nielsen ... Thibault d'Aussigny
William Prince ... Rene de Montigny

Jack Lord ... Ferrebouc
Billy Vine ... Jacques
Harry McNaughton ... Colin
Florence Sundstrom ... Laughing Margot
Lucie Lancaster ... Margaret
Raymond Bramley ... The Scar
Gregory Morton ... General Antoine De Chabannes
Ralph Sumpter ... Bishop of Paris and Turin
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Additional Details

Runtime:
86 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Vincent Price did a voiceover for this film but went uncredited. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Skullduggery (1983) more
Soundtrack:
This Same Heart more

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Wonderful production, 19 March 2000

This 1956 film version of the Rudolph Friml operetta "The Vagabond King" is a seldom seen gem of a production. Starring Kathryn Grayson, this was meant to be a star vehicle for European opera star Oreste. It didn't quite happen. It is wonderful however seeing some big name stars when they were very young performing in supporting roles. Leslie Neilson, of Naked Gun fame, Jack Lord of Hawaii Five-o, and Rita Moreno all put in admirable performances. It's even narrated by Vincent Price. Some day soon it'll be released on video.

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