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The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

★ 7.0Passed97 minDirector: Alexander Korda

1933 British film

The Private Life of Henry VIII is a 1933 British biographical drama 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 film, which focuses on the marriages of King Henry VIII of England, was a major international success, establishing Korda as a leading filmmaker and Laughton as a box-office star.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Private Life of Henry VIII about?
The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) — This movie tells the story of King Henry VIII and the last five of his six wives. Set almost entirely within the royal castle, it begins just before the death of his second wife (Anne Boleyn) and ends just after his sixth wedding (to Catherine or Katherine Parr).
Is The Private Life of Henry VIII based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Private Life of Henry VIII scary?
Content rating: Passed. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.