The King_
King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.
Starring
Victor Francen, Elvira Popescu, Gaby Morlay
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The King was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign...
The King is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (10)
Victor Francen
Le roi Jean IV de Cerdagne
Elvira Popescu
Thérèse Marnix
Gaby Morlay
Marthe Bourdier
Raimu
M. Bourdier
Hélène Robert
Suzette Bourdier
CA
Christian Argentin
Gabrier
Paul Amiot
Lelorrain
Gaston Dubosc
L'évêque
Albert Duvaleix
Cormeau
JG
Jean Gobet
Rivelot
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The King about?
King John IV of Cerdania, who knows monarchs are a vanishing race but who plays his royalty role in state council or boudoir to the hilt, is in Paris to sign a treaty, and becomes enmeshed in intrigue with an actress, Therese Mannix and involved in a bit of cuckoldry with YouYou Bourdier, the ex-seamstress wife of a French senator, who is un-awed by money, power or the King's kisses. For his part, her husband, Senator Bourdier, is glad to use his wealth, wife and collectivist ideals for social position, in spite of his democratic posing.
How long is The King?
The King has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The King?
The cast of The King includes Victor Francen, Elvira Popescu, Gaby Morlay, Raimu, Hélène Robert.
GENRES (1)
Comedy