Charles Laughton well deserved his only Oscar for this wonderfully over the top, rumbustious port...
The Private Life of Henry VIII
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second wife, executed on charges of treason, King Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that marriage also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the king picks German-born Anne of Cleves as his bride, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and King Henry continues his string of spouses.
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The Private Life of Henry VIII
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 17, 1933
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
History, Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
The Private Life of Henry VIII
Production Companies
London Films Productions, United Artists
Director
Alexander Korda
Description
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second wife, executed on charges of treason, King Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that marriage also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the king picks German-born Anne of Cleves as his bride, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and King Henry continues his string of spouses.