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7.1King 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.
Released: 1938-09-28101 minDir: Frank LloydAdventure, History
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
Themes
- paris, france
- based on novel or book
- imprisonment
- cowardice
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Available in 13 languages
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1930s biographical drama films1930s historical drama films1938 American films1938 drama films1938 English-language films1938 filmsAmerican biographical drama filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsAmerican historical drama filmsCultural depictions of François VillonCultural depictions of Louis XI of FranceEnglish-language biographical drama films