François Villon, in his lifetime the most renowned poet in France, is also a prankster, an occasional criminal, and an ardent patriot.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John BarrymoreFrançois Villon | François Villon |
 Conrad VeidtKing Louis XI | King Louis XI |
 Marceline DayCharlotte de Vauxcelles | Charlotte de Vauxcelles |
 Lawson ButtDuke of Burgundy | Duke of Burgundy |
 Henry VictorThibault d'Aussigny | Thibault d'Aussigny |
 Slim SummervilleJehan | Jehan |
 Angelo RossittoBeppo - the Dwarf | Beppo - the Dwarf |
 Nigel De BrulierAstrologer | Astrologer |
 Lucy BeaumontVillon's Mother | Villon's Mother |
 Otto MatiesonOlivier | Olivier |
 Jane WintonThe Abbess | The Abbess |
 Rose DioneMargot | Margot |
 Bertram GrassbyDuke of Orleans | Duke of Orleans |
 Dick SutherlandTristan l'Hermite | Tristan l'Hermite |
 Dickie MooreBaby Francois (uncredited) | Baby Francois (uncredited) |
 Mack SwainNicholas | Nicholas |