Cinematic background from If I Were King 1938 - 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.

If I Were King

1938

Adventure, History

Directors:
Frank Lloyd
Writers:
Lou Smith, Preston Sturges, Justin Huntly McCarthy
Official poster of If I Were King 1938 directed by [object Object]