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Francis the First (1937)

Movie ★ 5.7 100 min

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.

Christian-Jaque Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 17, 1937
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0132983
Country
Language
Studio
Les Productions Calamy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Francis the First about?
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.
Who directed Francis the First?
Francis the First was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in Francis the First?
Francis the First stars Fernandel, Mona Goya, Alice Tissot, Aimé Simon-Girard.
When was Francis the First released?
Francis the First is a 1937 comedy, fantasy film.
Where can I watch Francis the First?
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