

If I Were King (1938)
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Ronald Colman
François Villon

Basil Rathbone
Louis XI

Frances Dee
Katherine de Vaucelles

Ellen Drew
Huguette

C. V. France
Father Villon

Henry Wilcoxon
Captain of the Watch

Heather Thatcher
The Queen

Stanley Ridges
Rene de Montigny

Bruce Lester
Noel de Jolys

Alma Lloyd
Colette

Walter Kingsford
Tristan l'Hermite

Sidney Toler
Robin Turgis
Director & Crew
Frank Lloyd
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 14 votes.
Who directed If I Were King?
If I Were King was directed by Frank Lloyd and released in 1938.
How long is If I Were King?
If I Were King has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1938-09-28
- Status
- Released





