


“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.
Director
Frank Lloyd
Writers
Preston Sturges
Release Date
September 28, 1938
Runtime
1h 41m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
12
