The Vagabond King
"Paramount Pictures presents the 100% Technicolor All-Talking, All-Singing Musical Romance!"
Originally released in 1930. The Vagabond King is a music/romance film. directed by Ludwig Berger.
Starring Dennis King, Jeanette MacDonald, and O. P. Heggie
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, and in that time he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of the beautiful Katherine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1930
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vagabond King about?
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 b...
Who directed The Vagabond King?
The Vagabond King was directed by Ludwig Berger.
How long is The Vagabond King?
The Vagabond King has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Vagabond King released?
The Vagabond King was released on February 17, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Vagabond King?
The main cast of The Vagabond King includes Dennis King, Jeanette MacDonald, O. P. Heggie, Lillian Roth, Warner Oland.