Movie·1938·1h 41m
If I Were King
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Preston Sturges
Producer
Frank Lloyd, William LeBaron
Cinematography
Theodor Sparkuhl
Music
Richard Hageman
Editor
Hugh Bennett
Themes
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Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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
Colin Tapley
Jehan LeLoup
Ralph Forbes
Oliver le Dain
John Miljan
Thibaut d'Aussigny
William Haade
Guy Tabarie
Adrian Morris
Colin de Cayeulx
Montagu Love
General Dudon
// crew
Crew
Frank Lloyd
Director, Producer
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
William LeBaron
Executive Producer
Preston Sturges
Screenplay
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