The Vagabond King
Paramount Pictures presents the 100% Technicolor All-Talking, All-Singing Musical Romance!
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, and in that time he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of the beautiful Katherine.
Movie Information
Status
Release Date
February 17, 1930
Runtime
1h 44m
Budget
$1,200,000
Rating
(8 votes)
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Overview
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, and in that time he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of the beautiful Katherine.
