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The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

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Reviews Counted: 9

Fresh: 9

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Average Rating: 8.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Charles Laughton essays another of his many larger-than-life roles -- that of the infamous English patriarch, Henry VIII. The King is presented here as a mostly genial sort. But fear not, while the... Charles Laughton essays another of his many larger-than-life roles -- that of the infamous English patriarch, Henry VIII. The King is presented here as a mostly genial sort. But fear not, while the story covers only five of his six marriages, heads still roll. [More]

Starring: Charles Laughton, Merle Oberon, Robert Donat, Elsa Lanchester

Starring: Charles Laughton, Merle Oberon, Robert Donat, Elsa Lanchester, Wendy Barrie, Everley Gregg, Franklin Dyall, Miles Mander, Claud Allister

Director: Alexander Korda

Director: Alexander Korda
Producer: Ludovico Toeplitz, Alexander Korda
Composer: Kurt Schroeder

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Nov 30, 1999

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... an illusion of grand production values and produced and released... with a mix of high culture and popular showmanship.

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10/23/08
Sean Axmaker
Turner Classic Movies Online

Laughton's definitive performance is reason to see this elaborate costume drama.

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Steve Crum
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06/28/05
Emanuel Levy
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Sometimes stiff but fascinating biopic

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12/17/04
Daniel Eagan
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Carol Cling
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Mordaunt Hall
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It ain't history, but it's hugely entertaining.

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04/24/03
Ken Hanke
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Educational and hilarious. The quintessential Laughton role!

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02/03/03
Luke Y. Thompson
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Nell Minow
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Charles Laughton's great performance elevates this sometimes stuffy period piece.

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