If I Were King
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Synopsis
J. Gordon Edwards silent adventure melodrama about a famous poet who is allowed to rule France for a week!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Lloyd Sheldon, Justin Huntly McCarthy
- Original Title
- If I Were King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gordon Edwards
E. Lloyd Sheldon, Justin Huntly McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Writer
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About If I Were King
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What is If I Were King about?
J. Gordon Edwards silent adventure melodrama about a famous poet who is allowed to rule France for a week!
Who directed If I Were King?
If I Were King was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in If I Were King?
The principal cast of If I Were King includes William Farnum, Betty Ross Clarke, Fritz Leiber, Walter Law, Henry Carvill.
When was If I Were King released and how long is it?
If I Were King was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.