1938
6.8 (12 votes)
1h 41m
Genres
Adventure
History
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
If I Were King
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
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.
Key Crew
Director: Frank Lloyd
Producer: Frank Lloyd
Director of Photography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Screenplay: Preston Sturges
