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.| Status: | Released (1938-09-28) |
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| Awards: | Nominated for 4 Oscars. 4 nominations total |
| Screen: | Preston Sturges, Justin Huntly McCarthy, Lou Smith |
| Productions: | Paramount Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 29522: Ronald Colman - François Villon
- 8727: Basil Rathbone - Louis XI
- 95117: Frances Dee - Katherine de Vaucelles
- 84485: Ellen Drew - Huguette
- 47667: C. V. France - Father Villon
- 51310: Henry Wilcoxon - Captain of the Watch
- 108804: Heather Thatcher - The Queen
Crews
- 72061: Frank Lloyd - Director - Directing
- 1167853: Justin Huntly McCarthy - Theatre Play - Writing
- 72061: Frank Lloyd - Producer - Production
- 1008599: Hugh Bennett - Editor - Editing
- 8622: Hans Dreier - Art Direction - Art
- 16753: John B. Goodman - Art Direction - Art
- 4350: Edith Head - Costume Design - Costume & Make-Up
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This is a cracking bit of swashbuckling adventure with Ronald Colman ("Villon") and particularly Basil Rathbone (Louis XI) on top form. The former is a poetic vagabond, Robin Hood style, character who pinches what he can to help feed the population of a besieged Paris, whilst their K ....
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