If you've seen "If I Were King" (either the 1920 or 1938 version), or read Sir Walter Scott's "Quentin Durward" (1823) then you will be familiar with the basis of this quite enjoyable, if a little slow, historical drama. François Villon (John Barrymore) is the populist poet who falls foul of King Louis XI (Conrad Veidt) when he offends the visiting Charles, Duke of Burgundy (Lawson Butt). Banished from Paris as a…
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John Barrymore
François Villon
Conrad Veidt
King Louis XI
Marceline Day
Charlotte de Vauxcelles
Lawson Butt
Duke of Burgundy
Henry Victor
Thibault d'Aussigny
Slim Summerville
Jehan
Angelo Rossitto
Beppo - the Dwarf
Nigel De Brulier
Astrologer
Lucy Beaumont
Villon's Mother
Otto Matieson
Olivier
Jane Winton
The Abbess
Rose Dione
Margot
Bertram Grassby
Duke of Orleans
Dick Sutherland
Tristan l'Hermite
Dickie Moore
Baby Francois (uncredited)
Mack Swain
Nicholas
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FAQ about The Beloved Rogue
What is The Beloved Rogue about?
François Villon, in his lifetime the most renowned poet in France, is also a prankster, an occasional criminal, and an ardent patriot.
When was The Beloved Rogue released?
The Beloved Rogue was released in 1927.
What genres does The Beloved Rogue belong to?
The Beloved Rogue is categorised as Drama, Action, Adventure, History.
Who stars in The Beloved Rogue?
The cast of The Beloved Rogue includes John Barrymore, Conrad Veidt, Marceline Day, Lawson Butt, Henry Victor.