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The King (1936)

Movie ★ 8.0 90 min

Comedy

King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.

Pierre Colombier Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 29, 1936
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0218557

Cast

Victor Francen Victor Francen Le roi Jean IV de Cerdagne Elvira Popescu Elvira Popescu Thérèse Marnix Gaby Morlay Gaby Morlay Marthe Bourdier Raimu Raimu M. Bourdier Hélène Robert Hélène Robert Suzette Bourdier Christian Argentin Gabrier Paul Amiot Paul Amiot Lelorrain Gaston Dubosc Gaston Dubosc L'évêque Albert Duvaleix Albert Duvaleix Cormeau Jean Gobet Rivelot

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Frequently asked questions

What is The King about?
King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Pierre Colombier.
Who stars in The King?
The King stars Victor Francen, Elvira Popescu, Gaby Morlay, Raimu.
When was The King released?
The King is a 1936 comedy film.
Where can I watch The King?
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