Movie

The Vagabond King

1930 · 104 min

A lush, old-fashioned operetta that sweeps you into a storybook medieval France with earnest songs and a bittersweet romantic triangle.

Tagline: Paramount Pictures presents the 100% Technicolor All-Talking, All-Singing Musical Romance!
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Romantic, whimsical, earnest and campy. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, class, power, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
power
betrayal
redemption
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild