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The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King

THE VAGABOND KING

Directed by Ludwig Berger, Ernst Lubitsch
United States, 1930
Musical, Romance

Synopsis

The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him, is offered a temporary reprieve. His hanging will be postponed for 24 hours, but he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of a woman.

Synopsis

The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him, is offered a temporary reprieve. His hanging will be postponed for 24 hours, but he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of a woman.