The Vagabond King

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Dennis King Francois Villon

Jeanette MacDonald Katherine

O. P. Heggie King Louis XI

Lillian Roth Huguette

Warner Oland Thibault