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.
Ludwig Berger | Director |
Adolph Zukor | Producer |
Herman J. Mankiewicz | Screenplay |
Hans Dreier | Art Direction |
Henry W. Gerrard | Director of Photography |
Ray Rennahan | Director of Photography |
Travis Banton | Costume Design |
Sam Coslow | Songs |
Rudolf Friml | Songs |
Brian Hooker | Lyricist |