Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank LloydDirector
- Richard HagemanOriginal Music Composer
- Preston SturgesScreenplay
Cast
- Ronald ColmanFrançois Villon
- Basil RathboneLouis XI
- Frances DeeKatherine de Vaucelles
- Ellen DrewHuguette
- C. V. FranceFather Villon
- Henry WilcoxonCaptain of the Watch
- Heather ThatcherThe Queen
- Stanley RidgesRene de Montigny
- Bruce LesterNoel de Jolys
- Alma LloydColette
- Walter KingsfordTristan l'Hermite
- Sidney TolerRobin Turgis
Stills
Themes
paris, francebased on novel or bookimprisonmentcowardicepoetromancethieftorturekingimpersonationnobilitystarvation