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If I Were King is a 1938 American biographical historical drama 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.
Original Release
10/31/1938
US Release
11/11/1938
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ronald Colman | François Villon |
| Basil Rathbone | King Louis XI / Louis XI |
| Frances Dee | Katherine de Vaucelles / Katherine DeVaucelles |
| Ellen Drew | Huguette |
| C.V. France | Father Villon |
| Henry Wilcoxon | Captain of the Watch |
| Heather Thatcher | The Queen |
| Stanley Ridges | Rene de Montigny |
| Bruce Lester | Noel le Jolys / Noel de Jolys |
| Walter Kingsford |
Directors
Writers
Justin Huntly McCarthy, Lou Smith, Preston Sturges
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ronald Colman | François Villon |
| Basil Rathbone | King Louis XI / Louis XI |
| Frances Dee | Katherine de Vaucelles / Katherine DeVaucelles |
| Ellen Drew | Huguette |
| C.V. France | Father Villon |
| Henry Wilcoxon | Captain of the Watch |
| Heather Thatcher | The Queen |
| Stanley Ridges | Rene de Montigny |
| Bruce Lester | Noel le Jolys / Noel de Jolys |
| Walter Kingsford | |
| Alma Lloyd | Colette |
| Sidney Toler | Robin Turgis |
| Colin Tapley | Jehan LeLoup / Jehan Le Loup |
| Ralph Forbes | Oliver Le Dain |
| John Miljan | Thibaut D'Aussigny |
| William Haade | Guy Tabarie |
| Adrian Morris | Colin De Cayeulx |
| Montagu Love | General Dudon |
| Lester Matthews | General Saliere |
| William Farnum | General Barbezier |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William LeBaron | Executive Producer |
| Frank Lloyd | Producer |
| Lou Smith | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Art Direction | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
| 1939 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
