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The Private Life of Henry VIII is a 1933 British film directed and co-produced by Alexander Korda and starring Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Merle Oberon and Elsa Lanchester. It was written by Lajos Bíró and Arthur Wimperis for London Film Productions, Korda's production company.
The Private Life of Henry VIII: Directed by Alexander Korda. With Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall, Miles Mander. King Henry VIII marries five more times after his divorce from his first wife Catherine of Aragon.
- (4.9K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Alexander Korda
- 1933-09-21
Jul 22, 2014 · A lighthearted film looking at the reign of Henry VIII. It's a comedy, more than anything, so don't expect any form of historical accuracy. Made in 1933 and starring Charles Laughton. A ...
- 90 min
- 177.7K
- MrsTudor1
A 1933 comedy film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Charles Laughton as the notorious king and his six wives. The film satirizes the king's marital troubles and his quest for a male heir, with witty dialogue and lavish production design.
- Henry VIII
Rated 4/5 Stars • 09/30/23. A stunning portrayal of Henry VIII is given by Charles Laughton who won an Oscar for his role, is the center of The Private Life of Henry VIII.
- (19)
- Charles Laughton
- Alexander Korda
- History, Drama
A comedy of manners based on the six marriages of King Henry VIII, from Anne Boleyn to Catherine Parr. The movie follows the king's quest for a male heir, his political intrigues, and his romantic misfortunes.
Jane bears the king's long hoped for son and heir, but dies in childbirth. Thomas Culpepper, one of the king's squires, is in love with Katherine Howard, a lady of the court who met Henry on the day of Anne Boleyn's death and is ambitious to be queen herself one day.
