The following is a list of films originally produced andor distributed theatrically by paramount pictures and released in the 1930s. The second picture is a rex production, which has been made in german as well as italian. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Became a naturalized citizen of the united states in 1942. Germany 19191939 a depth study charles darwin school. German films of this period were distinguished by their modernistic, forcedperspective sets. Ronald colman gets his wish in if i were king, a 1938 film also starring basil rathbone and francis dee. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Its not restored, and its not bluray, but its fine. Coleman plays a man whos a vagabond poet, philosopher and rogue rises to high office in 1463 paris as he by chance kills the king s traitor and is ordered to replace himas grand constable of france. Hitler claimed that 300 sudeten germans had been killed. On july 25, mgm announces bert lahr has been cast as the cowardly lion april 5 noel langley completes the first.
Vostfr if i were king 1938 film complet en francais. Details of the ploy and the true extent of the dukes ties to nazi germany were revealed in 1945, when british, french and american forces uncovered tons of foreign ministry archives. January mgm announces that judy garland will be cast in the role of dorothy gale in the upcoming the wizard of oz film. Check the bigger photo for all defaults,although i try to describe item the most accurately. Ronald colman and ida lupino in the light that failed 1939. Albert ivs son rudolf iv of habsburg was elected german king as rudolf i in 1273. When adolf hitler came to power, he wanted to unite all germans into one nation.
A prolific and reliable craftsman, lloyds enduring popularity resides on his 1930s films. It is based on the 1901 play and novel, both of the same name, by justin hunt more. Ray bolger is cast as the tin woodman and buddy ebsen as the scarecrow. It is based on the 1901 play and novel, both of the same name, by justin huntly mccarthy, and was directed by frank lloyd, with a screenplay adaptation by preston sturges. If i were king, 1938, director frank lloyd youtube. By 1938, the nazis were introducing laws designed to. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Original 1938 movie still photo if i were king louis xi. What happened in 1938 including pop culture, significant. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of if i were king with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. If i were king 1938 vagabond poet francois villon rises to high office in 1463 paris. Tonights saturday night cinema feature is if i were king starring ronald coleman. If i were king, as adapted by preston sturges from the play by justin huntly mccarthy.
This is an original 8x10 20 x 25cm photo still from the filmif i were king 1938. The 1938 film print offered in this universal vault series dvdr is clean and undistracting. A reference to the germans, indicating the emergence of a german nation of some sort, did not appear until the eleventh century, when the. Colman plays the vagabond poet francois villon, who is overheard by the disguised king basil rathbone criticizing his highness and talking about what he would do if given the chance. Old maps of germany discover the past of germany on historical maps browse the old maps. If habsburg was to succeed habsburg as emperor continuously from. During the first world war of 19141918, germany was run by the kaiser king. German born hans dreier worked as an architect in the teutonic territories of south africa before entering the film industry in 1919. If i were king 1938, a film by frank lloyd theiapolis.
If i were king 1938 original photo ronald colman ebay. Some of the colors and patterns used, especially during the latewar years, are still subject to much discussion. Frank lloyds production of if i were king is spirited and never less than engaging. His favorite film was the romantic drama love affair 1939. His 40s films an episode of forever and a day 1943, the james cagney actioner blood on the sun 1945. If i were king is a 1938 american biographical and historical film starring ronald colman as medieval poet francois villon, and featuring basil rathbone and. If i were king was initally released in the united states on wednesday, september 28, 1938 this was eightyone 81 years ago. The rulers of the eastern area thus called themselves rex francorum, king of the franks, and later just rex. List of paramount pictures films 19301939 wikipedia. Russ powell i 18751950 actor soundtrack russ powell was born on september 16, 1875 in indianapolis, indiana, usa.
What happened in 1938 major news stories include the first use of a seeing eye dog, minimum hourly rate of 25 cents, seabiscuit beats war admiral, oil is discovered in saudi arabia, fannie mae fnma established, germany begins persecution of jews, great new england hurricane, howard hughes sets a new round the world record of 3 days, 19 hours, march of dimes polio foundation created. The kingdom of germany started out as the eastern section of the frankish kingdom, which was split by the treaty of verdun in 843. Vagabond poet francois villon rises to high office in 1463 paris. Details about original 1938 movie still photo if i were king louis xi france throne room. In this film based on a true story, king louis xi masquerades as a commoner in paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. If i were king is a 1938 american biographical and historical film starring ronald colman as medieval poet francois villon, and featuring basil rathbone and frances dee. If there is an exam question on the weimar republic, you are almost certain to. Boyer reportedly turned down offers to star in if i were king 1938, the great waltz 1938, wuthering heights 1939. The colmans promoting the halls of ivy, circa 1950. At bolgers insistence, the roles are switched between the two actors.
The camouflage patterns described below mainly apply to armored vehicles. With ronald colman, basil rathbone, frances dee, ellen drew. Both before and during the second world war, german armor camouflage went through a series of changes. Ronald colman and frances dee in if i were king 1938. Oliver sees his old chums picture in the paper and goes to visit stan at the soldiers home. All if i were king movie posters,high res movie posters image for if i were king. If i were king ronald colmans delineation of the adventurous poetphilosopher is excellent, carrying through it a verve and spontaneity for an outstanding performance. Cavalcade 1933, mutiny on the bounty 1935, and the preston sturgesscripted if i were king 1938.