If I Were King

Name: If I Were King
Director: Frank Lloyd
Genre: Drama
Released: 1938-01-01
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew, C.V. France

1h 41m|Adventure|1938

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 overhears the brash poet François Villon (Ronald Colman) 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 (Frances Dee), but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.

Director:

Frank Lloyd

Cast:

Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew, C.V. France, Henry Wilcoxon, Heather Thatcher, Stanley Ridges, Bruce Lester, Walter Kingsford, Alma Lloyd

You can rent or buy this content using your DIRECTV device.