Storyline: 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.
Release Date: 1938-09-28
Original Language: en
Original Title: If I Were King
Status: Released
Runtime: 101 minutes
TagLine: His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
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