If I Were King (Blu-ray)

Ronald Colman shines as French poet François Villon, a common criminal as well as a champion of the poor in 15th-century Paris. When he murders an oppressive official during a riot, Villon is given a week by King Louis XI (Basil Rathbone) to improve the living conditions he has condemned... or else he'll lose his head. Third film version of Justin Huntly McCarthy's 1901 play co-stars Frances Dee, Ellen Drew, C.V. France, Henry Wilcoxon; adapted by Preston Sturges. 101 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English DTS Lossless stereo; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.

Starring: Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew, C.V. France, Henry Wilcoxon, Heather Thatcher, Stanley Ridges, Bruce Lester, Walter Kingsford, Sidney Toler

Rating: NR