If I Were King (1938)
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.
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Stars:
- Frank Lloyd
Writing:
- Preston Sturges
- Justin Huntly McCarthy
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Release Date: 1938-09-28
6.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 101