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If I Were King is a 1938 American biographical and historical film starring Ronald Colman as medieval poet François Villon, and featuring Basil Rathbone and Frances Dee. It is based on the 1901 play and novel, both of the same name, by Justin Huntly McCarthy, and was directed by Frank Lloyd, with a screenplay adaptation by Preston Sturges.
If I Were King: Directed by Frank Lloyd. With Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew. Vagabond poet François Villon rises to high office in 1463 Paris.
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- Adventure, History
- Frank Lloyd
- 1938-11-11
Mar 20, 2023 · If I Were King with Ronald Colman 1938 - 1080p HD Film. Vagabond poet François Villon rises to high office in 1463 Paris. Please remember to like this film and subscribe to Cinema4Reel...
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If I Were King. In this film based on a true story, King Louis XI (Basil Rathbone) masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his...
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- Frank Lloyd
- Adventure
- Ronald Colman
Jul 14, 2023 · In this film based on a true story, King Louis XI (Basil Rathbone) masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he...
- 101 min
- 14.3K
- DK Classics III
In 1463, Paris is besieged by the Duke of Burgundy, arch-rival of the king, who is content to sit tight while the poor starve. But there are traitors in Paris, and King Louis goes undercover to find one, thereby meeting Francois Villon, poet, philosopher and rogue.
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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.