If I Were King
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
- Release Date
- 1938-09-28
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- N/A
- Links
- IMDb
Overview
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.