If I Were King
Description
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.
Stars
Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew, C. V. France
Runtime
101 minutes
Release Date
September 28, 1938
Rating
6.9/10 (13 votes)