If I Were King (1938)
His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play
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.
- Release Date: 1938-09-28
- Runtime: 1h 41min
- Production Company: Paramount Pictures
- Production Country: United States of America
- Director: Frank Lloyd
- Writer: Preston Sturges
