If i were king film complete

Im just so glad to have a studio release of this wonderful swashbuckler. In 1463, paris is besieged by the duke of burgundy, archrival of the king, who is content to sit tight while the poor starve. I cant say enough good things about this movie, really. Colman plays the vagabond poet francois villon, who is overheard by the disguised king basil rathbone criticizing his highness and talking about what he would do if given the chance. Fleabag had a huge night at the emmys, winning four awards including outstanding comedy series. The creator and cast shared their feelings on the big night and the power of love. If i were king by justin huntly mccarthy goodreads. A double life and a tale of two cities are still tops. But there are traitors in paris, and king louis goes undercover to find one, thereby meeting francois villon, poet, philosopher and rogue. If i were king 1938, a film by frank lloyd theiapolis. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing if i were king near you. Id command each thing, be it fish or fowl,with a woof and a woof, and a royal growl. The doddering, cackling louis marvelously portrayed by basil rathbone secretly admires villon. Also, william farnum, who plays general barbezier in this film, played villon in the 1920 silent of the same name as this film.

The performances are impeccable, preston sturges script is literate and paramount studios provided excellent production values. Interesting film,colman and rathbone delightful loved ronnie calling baz brother longnose. Basil rathbones performance as king louis xi is perhaps one of his finest, and deserving of an academy award as best supporting actor, while frances dees performance as villons beloved is mesmerizing, the images to relive forever in ones dreams. If i were king of the forest not queen, not duke, not prince my regal robes of the forest would be satin, not cotton, not chintz id. If i were king of the forest not queen,not duke, not prince. With movies like this one can now appreciate those who were adept at reading lips in silent films, something lost when sound films came in. The film also received oscar nominations for best score richard hageman, best art direction hans dreier, john b. Ronald colman is starring, alongside basil rathbone, frances dee, ellen drew, c. Every tv and movie trailer released at new york comic con 2019. In the dark main room of the fircone tavern the warm june air seemed. If i were king was nominated for academy awards for best. The movie opens with paris surrounded by the forces of. There were other great performances in this film besides that of ronald colman.

Its not restored, and its not bluray, but its fine. My regal robes of the forest would be satin, not cotton, not chintz. Would love it if this were aired again soon,and baz given a. 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. Ronald colman plays villon, renegade poet of france during the reign of king louis xvi. The film was so successful that fox produced a sequel which appeared later in 1939. A rousing, thoroughly enjoyable adventure film, if i were king plays fast and loose with historical fact and truth, but its so entertaining that few people are likely to care. If i were king 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. Frank lloyds production of if i were king is spirited and never less than engaging. Original title if i were king year 1938 duration 101 min. Find similar and related movies for if i were king 1938 frank lloyd on allmovie. If i were king is an outstanding movie with a firstrate cast.

Ronald colman gets his wish in if i were king, a 1938 film also starring basil rathbone and francis dee. If i were king 1920 synopsis, characteristics, moods. Find out when and where you can watch if i were king on tv with the full listings schedule at. If i were king 2002 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. The basic premise that louis xi would appoint a ragtag poet as king for a week is pure fiction, but its the kind of high concept that, when it works, pays off with big dividend, and it certainly works here. If i were king 1938 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your. Buy if i were king movie poster 11 x 17 inches 28cm x 44cm 1938 french style a ronald colmanbasil rathbonefrances deeellen drewc. If i were king is a 1938 american biographical and historical film starring ronald colman as medieval poet francois villon, and featuring basil rathbone and frances dee. The kindle edition is barebones no chapter links, but as this is a free book, offering any complaints would be churlish.

The rest of the cast was all first rate, and the oscarnominated sets were excellent. Vostfr if i were king 1938 film complet en francais. If i were king tv movie 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The 1938 film print offered in this universal vault series dvdr is clean and undistracting. As id click my heel all the trees would kneel and the mountains bow and the bulls kowtow and the sparrows would take wing, if i. If i were king of the forest extended version lyrics. A complete guide to all the new original series and films. Interest in holmes cooled at fox, but universal pictures picked up the character, and twelve feature films were made between 1941 and 1944 for release until 1947, all. Rathbones portrayal of louis xi was one of his best performances. If i were king movie tv listings and schedule tv guide.