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.

Release Date

February 17, 1930

Status

Released

Original Title

The Vagabond King

Runtime

1h 44min

Budget

$1,200,000

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures