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. View more details
Directed : Ernst Lubitsch Ludwig Berger
Written : Herman J. Mankiewicz Justin Huntly McCarthy Brian Hooker
Stars : Warner Oland O.P. Heggie Jeanette MacDonald Dennis King
Genres : Drama Romance Musical
Release date : Feb 16, 1930
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures
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. View more details
Genres : Drama Romance Musical
Release date : Feb 16, 1930
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures
