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.

• DirectorFrank Lloyd
• Release28 September 1938
• Genre
  Adventure / History
• Duration1h 41m
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  6.8
  12 reviews
• Productions

  Paramount Pictures