If I Were King
movie
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
Released September 28, 1938
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.
Cast
Ronald Colman
as
François Villon
Basil Rathbone
as
Louis XI
Frances Dee
as
Katherine de Vaucelles
Ellen Drew
as
Huguette
C. V. France
as
Father Villon
Henry Wilcoxon
as
Captain of the Watch
Heather Thatcher
as
The Queen
Stanley Ridges
as
Rene de Montigny
Bruce Lester
as
Noel de Jolys
Alma Lloyd
as
Colette
Walter Kingsford
as
Tristan l'Hermite
Sidney Toler
as
Robin Turgis
Crew
Frank Lloyd
as
Director
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Hans Dreier
as
Art Direction
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John B. Goodman
as
Art Direction
Frank Lloyd
as
Producer
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Hugh Bennett
as
Editor
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Justin Huntly McCarthy
as
Theatre Play
Edith Head
as
Costume Design
Theodor Sparkuhl
as
Director of Photography
Loren L. Ryder
as
Sound
Wally Westmore
as
Makeup Artist
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Milan Roder
as
Additional Music
Adolph Zukor
as
Presenter