If I Were King
1938 • Adventure | History
7.143 (14)
Frank Lloyd
Director
Status
Released
Release date
September 28, 1938
Duration
101 Min
Language
English
Popularity
1.5578
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
