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The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

Drama History

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 Date: 1933, August 17
Directors: Alexander Korda
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: London Films Productions, United Artists
Cast: Terry Thomas, Binnie Barnes, Charles Laughton, Arthur Howard, Elsa Lanchester, William Austin, Everley Gregg, Merle Oberon, Miles Mander, Wally Patch, Claud Allister, Robert Donat

Overview:

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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biography based on true story king 16th century british monarchy pre-code tudor henry viii