The Private Life of Henry VIII
The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) is a historical film, directed by Alexander Korda. It stars Charles Laughton and Robert Donat. The film is based on a true story. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.
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What The Private Life of Henry VIII Is About
The Private Life of Henry VIII won Charles Laughton the Academy Award for Best Actor, and the film itself became the first non Hollywood production nominated for Best Picture. It premiered a month ahead of its London opening, on October 12, 1933, at Radio City Music Hall in New York, and broke box office records there; it's remembered as the film that made British cinema internationally credible in the sound era against Hollywood's dominance. Who it's for: anyone curious about a landmark film that won British cinema international recognition against Hollywood, and Charles Laughton's award winning performance. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a historically rigorous biography, since the film treats Henry VIII's private life with a lighter, dramatized touch.
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What is The Private Life of Henry VIII about?
The Private Life of Henry VIII won Charles Laughton the Academy Award for Best Actor, and the film itself became the first non Hollywood production nominated for Best Picture. It premiered a month ahead of its London opening, on October 12, 1933, at Radio City Music Hall in New York, and broke box office records there; it's remembered as the film that made British cinema internationally credible in the sound era against Hollywood's dominance.
Where can I watch The Private Life of Henry VIII?
The Private Life of Henry VIII is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Private Life of Henry VIII?
The Private Life of Henry VIII runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).
When did The Private Life of Henry VIII come out?
The Private Life of Henry VIII was released in 1933.
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.
What is The Private Life of Henry VIII's rating?
The Private Life of Henry VIII holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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