
"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.
Director
Ludwig Berger
Budget
$1,200,000
Status
Released
Oliver the barber