Movie Description

François 1er

(1937)

Overview

Honorin is the simple and naive stage manager of a traveling theatre troupe, whose one ambition is to once play the role of the cavalier in the opera "Francis I, or the Loves of the Beautiful Ferroniere". A hypnotist puts him to sleep and in his dreams he is transplanted to the days of the Renaissance. There, among other items, he is made a Duke by Henri VIII, fights a duel and survives a series of medieval tortures, while also bestowing some 20th century blessings on the court of Francis I.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleFrançois 1er

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1937-02-17

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 40m

Production CompaniesLes Productions Calamy

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Fantasy