The Vagabond King is a 1925 operetta by Rudolf Friml in four acts, with a book and lyrics by Brian Hooker and William H. Post, based upon Justin Huntly McCarthy's 1901 romantic novel and play If I Were King. The story is a fictionalized episode in the life of the 15th-century poet and thief François Villon, centering on his wooing of Katherine De Vaucelles (the cousin of King Louis XI), and relating how he becomes “king for a day” and defends France against the invading forces of the Duke of Burgundy.
The original production opened on Broadway in 1925, starring Dennis King and ran for 511 performances. The operetta then played in London, toured extensively and enjoyed revivals and two film adaptations, including one with King and Jeanette MacDonald.
Background
In 1901, writer Justin Huntly McCarthy sentimentalized Villon's career in a novel, If I Were King, that borrowed the king-for-a-day theme, allowing Villon to defeat France's enemies and win the hand of an aristocratic lady, all in under 24 hours. The author adapted it as a Broadway play the same year and in London in 1902, and it was revived several times. In 1923, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart were at the beginning of their careers. They created a musical version of the McCarthy play for a Manhattan girl's school and then looked for a more prestigious venue for their collaboration. Broadway backers turned down the young team, but producer Russell Janney "borrowed" their idea and commissioned the more established Rudolf Friml to compose, and Brian Hooker to adapt the piece into a musical, increasing the comedy roles.
The Vagabond King is a 1930 American musicaloperetta film photographed entirely in two-color Technicolor. The plot of the film was based on the 1925 operetta of the same name, which was based on the 1901 play If I Were King by Justin Huntly McCarthy. The play told the story of a renegade Frenchpoet named François Villon. The music of the film was based on a 1925 operetta, also based on the play If I Were King by McCarthy. The operetta is also titled The Vagabond King with music by Rudolph Friml and lyrics by Brian Hooker and W.H. Post. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.
Plot
The story takes place in medieval France. King Louis XI (O. P. Heggie), hoping to enlist the French peasants in his upcoming battle against the Burgundians, appoints François Villon (Dennis King) king of France for one day. Despite being successful against the Burgundians, François Villon is sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him...
In fifteenth century France, the irreverent beggar François Villon (tenor Oreste Kirkop) is crowned "king for a day" by King Louis XI (Walter Hampden). He patriotically rallies his fellow beggars to fight when Paris is invaded by the Burgundians. Kathryn Grayson stars as the high-born heroine, and Rita Moreno as the lusty low-born wench, whose love for Villon eventually costs her life.
The Vagabond (French:La Vagabonde) is a 1910 novel by the French writer Colette. It tells the story of a woman, Renée Néré, who after a divorce becomes a dancer in music halls. It was inspired by Colette's own experiences.
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The Vagabond, written by Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, is a story of romance set in turn-of-the-century Paris and several provincial towns. The novel was published in France in 1911. The Vagabond is recognized as one of Colette’s best-known pre-war work, her post-war works being better known. The novel definitely sits high on history’s literary shelf. Using such elements as style, technique, theme, an uncomplicated theme and supernumerary characters, Colette dramatizes the life of her Parisian heroine, thus creating a masterpiece of literary history.
Divorced after eight years of her husband’s faithlessness and cruelty, Renée Néré has been struggling to support herself as a music-hall performer for the past three years. The first part of the three parts of the book opens as she waits in her dressing room until it is time for her to perform. She checks her make-up in the mirror that she hates to face, then goes off to perform, no longer and anxious, but confident and controlled.
The Ne'er-do-Weel is a three-act drama written by the English dramatist W. S. Gilbert. It is the second of three plays that he wrote at the request of the actor Edward Sothern. The story concerns Jeffery Rollestone, a gentleman who becomes a vagabond after Maud, the girl he loves, leaves him. He meets Gerard, an old school chum who arranges for him to have a good post. Jeffery returns the favour by sacrificing to try to help Gerard marry Maud (Gerard needs the marriage for financial reasons), even though Jeffery and Maud still love each other.
The play opened at London's Olympic Theatre on 25 February 1878. The play was poorly received, and Gilbert withdrew it after six performances. Critics felt that the play inappropriately combined sentimental scenes with comedy. Gilbert rewrote and restaged the piece three weeks later and renamed it The Vagabond. Although these changes brought a better reception, the play was not a success and closed within a month. Soon afterwards, however, Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore opened, followed by a decade of extraordinarily successful Savoy operas.
THE VAGABOND KING, 1956 SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURE STARRING ORESTE KIRKOP AND KATHRYN GRAYSON.
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The Vagabond King (1930)
The 1930 film version of a 1925 operetta. Adapted by Herman J. Mankiewicz.
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'ONLY A ROSE' - The Vagabond King 1956
Kathryn Grayson and Oreste Kirkop in romantic mood in the 1956 film 'THE VAGABOND KING'.
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'SONG OF THE VAGABONDS' - Oreste Kirkop
A stirring number from the 1956 film 'THE VAGABOND KING'. Brilliant technicolour and vibrant singing!
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Huguette Waltz from 'The Vagabond King' (1926) The Grammophonics Live
Beautiful, longingly waltz, composed by Rudolf Friml. Arrangement by Bob Haring, 1926.
Reeds: 1. Alto Mark Lorenz Kysela 2. Tenor Constanze Kaulich 3. Alto Nikola Lutz
Violins: 1. Stephan Glüer 2. Silvia Hunziker
...Played not at 'Three O'clock In The Morning' ;-) but at 3:40 a.m. ...
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Song of the Vagabonds (From "The Vagabond King") (Remastered - 1995) · Mario Lanza · Constantine Callinicos · Rudolf Friml...
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Song of the Vagabonds (From "The Vagabond King") (Remastered - 1995) · Mario Lanza · Constantine Callinicos · Rudolf Friml · Brian Hooker · Post
Mario! Lanza At His Best
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Song of the Vagabonds (From "The Vagabond King") (Remastered - 1995) · Mario Lanza · Constantine Callinicos · Rudolf Friml · Brian Hooker · Post
Mario! Lanza At His Best
℗ Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Released on: 1995-05-08
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Beautiful, longingly waltz, composed by Rudolf Friml. Arrangement by Bob Haring, 1926.
Reeds: 1. Alto Mark Lorenz Kysela 2. Tenor Constanze Kaulich 3. Alto Nik...
Beautiful, longingly waltz, composed by Rudolf Friml. Arrangement by Bob Haring, 1926.
Reeds: 1. Alto Mark Lorenz Kysela 2. Tenor Constanze Kaulich 3. Alto Nikola Lutz
Violins: 1. Stephan Glüer 2. Silvia Hunziker
...Played not at 'Three O'clock In The Morning' ;-) but at 3:40 a.m. ...
The Grammophonics, Tanzorchester 20er Jahre
Beautiful, longingly waltz, composed by Rudolf Friml. Arrangement by Bob Haring, 1926.
Reeds: 1. Alto Mark Lorenz Kysela 2. Tenor Constanze Kaulich 3. Alto Nikola Lutz
Violins: 1. Stephan Glüer 2. Silvia Hunziker
...Played not at 'Three O'clock In The Morning' ;-) but at 3:40 a.m. ...
The Grammophonics, Tanzorchester 20er Jahre
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Song of the Vagabonds (From "The Vagabond King") (Remastered - 1995) · Mario Lanza · Constantine Callinicos · Rudolf Friml · Brian Hooker · Post
Mario! Lanza At His Best
℗ Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
Released on: 1995-05-08
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Beautiful, longingly waltz, composed by Rudolf Friml. Arrangement by Bob Haring, 1926.
Reeds: 1. Alto Mark Lorenz Kysela 2. Tenor Constanze Kaulich 3. Alto Nikola Lutz
Violins: 1. Stephan Glüer 2. Silvia Hunziker
...Played not at 'Three O'clock In The Morning' ;-) but at 3:40 a.m. ...
The Grammophonics, Tanzorchester 20er Jahre
The Vagabond King is a 1925 operetta by Rudolf Friml in four acts, with a book and lyrics by Brian Hooker and William H. Post, based upon Justin Huntly McCarthy's 1901 romantic novel and play If I Were King. The story is a fictionalized episode in the life of the 15th-century poet and thief François Villon, centering on his wooing of Katherine De Vaucelles (the cousin of King Louis XI), and relating how he becomes “king for a day” and defends France against the invading forces of the Duke of Burgundy.
The original production opened on Broadway in 1925, starring Dennis King and ran for 511 performances. The operetta then played in London, toured extensively and enjoyed revivals and two film adaptations, including one with King and Jeanette MacDonald.
Background
In 1901, writer Justin Huntly McCarthy sentimentalized Villon's career in a novel, If I Were King, that borrowed the king-for-a-day theme, allowing Villon to defeat France's enemies and win the hand of an aristocratic lady, all in under 24 hours. The author adapted it as a Broadway play the same year and in London in 1902, and it was revived several times. In 1923, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart were at the beginning of their careers. They created a musical version of the McCarthy play for a Manhattan girl's school and then looked for a more prestigious venue for their collaboration. Broadway backers turned down the young team, but producer Russell Janney "borrowed" their idea and commissioned the more established Rudolf Friml to compose, and Brian Hooker to adapt the piece into a musical, increasing the comedy roles.
All eyes will see him, coming from the clouds. The King of King's arriving, with a mighty shout. And all will stand before him, upon his royal throne. And every tongue confess he is lord, and every knee will bow. Hey bride to be, yeah, get ready for your groom. Your world's so cluttered up, you haven't left him any room. He's the King! Worship His Majesty. The King of Kings! Then you'll see. His the King, the King of Kings. We all live together, here on this old earth. Don't you even revere him? Who will you serve? Rebellion will be judged, the King can save your soul. Don't throw it away boy, you'll reap as you've sown. Double standard morals, fit your every need. You're tightrope dancing, straight to hell. All the while saying your free. He's the King! Worship His Majesty. The King of Kings! Then you'll see. His the King, the King of Kings. Guitar Solo The King of Kings. Hey bride to be, yeah, get ready for your groom. Your world's so cluttered up, you haven't left him any room. Want to whore around, until the wedding day? But God will not be mocked, don't throw it all away. He's the King. The King of Kings, tonight. Worship His Majesty. The King, oh. He's the King. Worship His Majesty. The King of Kings, can't you see he's the King of Kings.