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If I Were King is a 1938 American biographical and historical film starring Ronald Colman as medieval poet François Villon, and featuring Basil Rathbone and Frances Dee. It is based on the 1901 play and novel, both of the same name, by Justin Huntly McCarthy, and was directed by Frank Lloyd, with a screenplay adaptation by Preston Sturges . Plot.
“If I Were King” is about a child dreaming of all the things he would do if he were the king. He would run the world differently than other kings by focusing on enjoyment. A.A. Milne started his writing career by writing funny articles for various magazines.
‘If I Were King’ by A.A. Milne describes the humorous desires of a child who thinks about everything a king is allowed to do. The poem begins with the speaker telling the reader that he thinks a lot about what it’s like to be a king.
If I Were King: Directed by Frank Lloyd. With Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew. Vagabond poet François Villon rises to high office in 1463 Paris.
Dec 27, 2013 · Amazing and powerful Classic movie. At 11:40 into the picture Francois Villon, a vagabond and poetic aurator, expresses his Love for a woman he has just met, Frances Dee, in the form of a poem ...
Vagabond poet François Villon rises to high office in 1463 Paris. Please remember to like this film and subscribe to Cinema4Reel for newly released films.
Jul 14, 2023 · In this film based on a true story, King Louis XI (Basil Rathbone) masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears...
In this film based on a true story, King Louis XI (Basil Rathbone) masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom.
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If I Were King. I often wish I were a King, And then I could do anything. If only I were King of Spain, I’d take my hat off in the rain. If only I were King of France, I wouldn’t brush my hair for aunts. I think, if I were King of Greece, I’d push things off the mantelpiece.
In 1463, Paris is besieged by the Duke of Burgundy, arch-rival of the king, who is content to sit tight while the poor starve. But there are traitors in Paris, and King Louis goes undercover to find one, thereby meeting Francois Villon, poet, philosopher and rogue.
