The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)
HE GAVE HIS WIVES A PAIN IN THE NECK, And did his necking with an axe. Henry, the Eighth Wonder of the World! And this picture...the wonder of all time!
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second betrothed, executed on charges of treason, Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that wedded bliss also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the tyrannical king chooses German-born Anne of Cleves, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and so Henry's reign of spousal terror continues.
Cast
- Charles Laughton - Henry VIII
- Robert Donat - Thomas Culpeper
- Franklin Dyall - Thomas Cromwell
- Miles Mander - Wriothesley
- Laurence Hanray - Archbishop Cranmer
- William Austin - Duke of Cleves
- John Loder - Peynell
- Claud Allister - Cornell
- Gibb McLaughlin - The French Executioner
- Sam Livesey - The English Executioner
Screenplay
- Lajos Biró (Story)
- Arthur Wimperis (Story)
- Arthur Wimperis (Scenario Writer)
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, based on true story, tudor, king, pre-code, henry viii, 16th century, british monarchy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Private Life of Henry VIII about?
- Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second betrothed, executed on charges of treason, Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that wedded bliss also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the tyrannical king chooses German-born Anne of Cleves, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and so Henry's reign of spousal terror continues.
- Who directed The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII was directed by Alexander Korda.
- Who stars in The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII stars Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall, Miles Mander, Laurence Hanray, William Austin.
- How long is The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII is a History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII had a budget of $100,000.
- How much did The Private Life of Henry VIII gross?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Private Life of Henry VIII produced?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The themes of The Private Life of Henry VIII include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Monarchy, Royalty, and Dynasties, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.