The Vagabond King (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, The Vagabond King is a romance and music film directed by Ludwig Berger, running about 104 minutes. “Paramount Pictures presents the 100% Technicolor All-Talking, All-Singing Musical Romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Vagabond King stars Dennis King as Francois Villon, Jeanette MacDonald as Katherine, O. P. Heggie as King Louis XI and Lillian Roth as Huguette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Vagabond King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vagabond King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vagabond King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vagabond King (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vagabond King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Vagabond King worth watching?
- The Vagabond King holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vagabond King?
- The Vagabond King stars Dennis King, Jeanette MacDonald, O. P. Heggie, Lillian Roth and Warner Oland.
- When was The Vagabond King released?
- The Vagabond King was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.