King on Horseback (1958)

Henri La Tour a strolling player is also a daring adventurer So when after accomplishing a brilliant feat he is awarded a title by King Louis XV the Duke of SaintSever takes offense at it and challenges Henri to a duel However while they fight a group of Austrian soldiers appear suddenly and the two rivals instantly unite to repel their enemies Unfortunately SaintSever is mortally wounded and feeling he is about to die he entreats his new friend to offer protection to Toinon his natural daughter whose life is being threatened