The Vagabond King (1930)

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.

The movie The Vagabond King, released in 1930, features 14 songs from artists like chorus, Jeanette MacDonald and Dennis King and Chorus. What is your favorite song from The Vagabond King?

Songs from The Vagabond King

NOCTURNE

If I Were King

Love Me Tonight

Overture (Song of the Vagabonds)

chorus

King Louis

Mary, Queen of Heaven

chorus

Some Day

Jeanette MacDonald

What France Needs

Song of the Vagabonds

Dennis King and Chorus

Only a Rose

King Louis (reprise)

Huguette Waltz

Song of the Vagabonds (reprise)

Finale: Only a Rose