The Private Life of Henry VIII
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “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!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- History, Drama
- Director
- Alexander Korda
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Charles LaughtonHenry VIII
Robert DonatThomas Culpeper
Franklin DyallThomas Cromwell
Miles ManderWriothesley
Laurence HanrayArchbishop Cranmer
William AustinDuke of Cleves
John LoderPeynell
Claud AllisterCornell
Gibb McLaughlinThe French ExecutionerS
Sam LiveseyThe English Executioner🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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 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.
- Who directed The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII was directed by Alexander Korda.
- When was The Private Life of Henry VIII released?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII was released on August 17, 1933.
- How long is The Private Life of Henry VIII?
- The Private Life of Henry VIII has a runtime of 1h 37m.
- Where can I track The Private Life of Henry VIII?
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