If I Were King
Directed byFrank Lloyd
Directed by
Frank Lloyd
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.
paris, france
based on novel or book
imprisonment
cowardice
poet
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Last Updated: November 2, 2025
































