United States / Feb 17, 1930
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lawford Davidson | Tristan |
| Christian J. Frank | Executioner |
| Elda Voelkel | Girl |
| Dorothy Davis | Brunette |
| Thora Waverly | Brunette |
| Cecile Cameron | Brunette |
| Jean Douglas | Blonde |
| Eugenia Woodbury | Blonde |
| Rae Murray | Blonde |
| Blanche Thompson | Blonde |
| Frances Waverly | Blonde |
| Gloria Faythe | Page |
| Theresa Allen | Page |
| Sue Patterson | Page |
| William H. Taylor | |
| Iris Adrian | Extra |
| Leon Beaumon | Extra |
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| Nelson McDowell | Messenger |
Genres
MusicRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Vagabond King |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 17 febbraio 1930 |
| Production | Adolph Zukor |
| Writer | Herman J. Mankiewicz, Brian Hooker |
| Cinematography | Henry W. Gerrard, Ray Rennahan |
| Assistant directors | Ludwig Berger, Ernst Lubitsch |
| Camera operators | Henry W. Gerrard, Ray Rennahan |
| Additional photography | Henry W. Gerrard, Ray Rennahan |
| Production design | Hans Dreier |
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| Art direction | Hans Dreier |
| Set decoration | Hans Dreier |
| Music | Leo Robin, Sam Coslow, Newell Chase, Rudolf Friml |
| Sound | Leo Robin, Sam Coslow, Newell Chase, Rudolf Friml |
| Costume design | Travis Banton |
| Makeup | Travis Banton |
| Hairstyling | Travis Banton |
| Budget | 1.200.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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