The King (French: Le roi) is a 1949 French comedy film directed by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon and starring Maurice Chevalier, Annie Ducaux and Sophie Desmarets. It is a remake of the 1936 film The King. It was shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Guy de Gastyne and Paul-Louis Boutié.
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Synopsis
It follows the adventures of King Jean IV of Cerdagne when he visits Paris to sign an important treaty.
Cast
Maurice Chevalier as The King Jean IV de Cerdagne
Annie Ducaux as Therese Marnix
Sophie Desmarets as Mme Youyou Bourdier
Alfred Adam as Bourdier
Jean Wall as Le Lorrain
Robert Murzeau as Blond
Henri Charrett as Cormeau, Minister of Commerce
Marcel Delaître as Count Martin de Mortier
Félix Paquet as Gabrier, Postmaster General
François Joux as Marcel Rivelot
Lucien Callamand as Dominique
Roger Monteaux as Aubergiste
Albert Michel as Un inspecteur
Jacqueline Noëlle as Jeune veuve
Robert Vattier as Marquis de Chamarande