Justin Huntly McCarthy

A swashbuckling Irishman opposes French agents during the Napoleonic wars.

An episode in the life of the tumultuous poet who murdered his rival, in love with Catherine de Vauselles.

King Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.

J. Gordon Edwards silent adventure melodrama about a famous poet who is allowed to rule France for a week!