Private life of henry viii 1934 movie clip poor anne. But if this did not work, the king had been prepared to take total control of the church in england so he could obtain a divorce without the permission of the pope worth 64. His disagreement with pope clement vii on the question of such an annulment led henry to initiate the english reformation, separating the. Charles laughton in the private life of henry viii 1933 and young bess 1953. Henry viii is a 1911 british silent historical film directed by will barker and starring arthur bourchier, herbert tree and violet vanbrugh. All critics 15 an english production directed by frank capra, with charles laughton, his wife, miss lanchester, some attractive girls, and the most civilized scenario of the season. I dont know how accurate the facts were for this movie, but it was a pleasure to see charles laughton as king henry viii. In any event, the movie does have its moments but henry comes across as less of the illloved tyrant that he was. On its 1933 release in the united states, it became the highestgrossing british film of all time. If you know anything about the history you too would agree. Henry viii 1911 silent film based on the play by william shakespeare. The private life of henry viii 1933 sounds more like a comedy, than an historical epic, in the vein of carry on henry 1971. Which is the best henry viii movie and which is the most.
His private life is the most fascinating part about him. Alexander korda starring charles laughton, merle oberon, robert donat. King henry viii in films and television tudor movies. Prince and the pauper, the 1962 another version of twains novel. Private life of henry viii, the 1933 charles laughton plays henry in the story of the monarch and his six wives. The portly tudor king charles laughton eats heartily and has a series of illfated marriages. The private life of henry viii charles laughton gulps beer and chomps on mutton, in his first of many iconic screen roles, as king henry viii, the ultimate antihusband.
Henry viii is a proud and wilful monarch who defies romes ban on divorce to marry his mistress anne boleyn. The private life of henry viii 1933 rotten tomatoes. Henry the viii is wonderfully portrayed by the highly talented and entertaining charles laughton, a masterful one of akind character actor who managed to land many plum roles despite looking like. The private life of henry viii is a 1933 british film which was directed and coproduced by alexander korda and starring charles laughton, robert donat, merle oberon and elsa lanchester. The private life of henry viii 1933 the six wives of henry viii 1970 the tudors.
Tv and films top eight portrayals of king henry viii the. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1933 movies 1933. Henry viiis father wanted to affirm his familys alliance with spain, so he offered his young son to catherine, who was the widow of henrys brother arthur. Acclaimed method actor laughton set the acting bar high in 1933 with the private life of henry viii, which followed the king from the annulment of his first marriage in 1533 to. Not one to be single for long, the king picks germanborn anne of cleves as his bride, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and king. Royal mail, royal navy dockyard, royal college of physicians, trinity college, cambridge, royal navy, navy board. The not so private life of henry viii silver screenings. Henry viii was the only son, and margaret tudor, afterwards.
His wives were catherine of aragon the mother of mary i, anne boleyn the mother of elizabeth i, jane seymour the mother of henrys successor, edward vi, anne of cleves, catherine howard, and catherine parr. Watch selected clips on youtube buy it at amazon buy it at. Rent the private life of henry viii 1933 on dvd and blu. Charles laughtons oscarwinning performance as henry viii rises above the stuffy limitations of the period piece to give us a portrait as rounded and exuberant as any on film. The private life of henry viii was very much an international production. Renowned for his excess, king henry viii goes through a series of wives during his rule. He shows us henry as childish, angry, sly, and hurt. For these reasons im shocked that the private life of henry viii was as boring as it was. King henry viii of england and ireland, the third child and second son of henry vii. Tv and films top eight portrayals of king henry viii. Its a comedy, more than anything, so dont expect any form of historical accuracy.
In the beginning, we join henrys rout in progress as he gleefully rids himself of anne boleyn and takes up with the pleasantly hapless jane seymour. The private life of henry viii is a 1933 british film which was directed and co produced by alexander korda and starring charles laughton, robert donat, merle. With charles laughton, robert donat, franklin dyall, miles mander. The viewer really feels that henry has aged when the movie reaches its conclusion. The private life of henry viii, full movie full movie 1933. Awaiting the beheading of his wife, charles laughton title character bullies minister cromwell franklin dyall and aide culpepper robert donat, and summons her successor lady jane wendy barrie, early in alexander korda s the private life of henry viii, 1934.
Jan 03, 2020 henry viii, king of england, was famously married six times and played a critical role in the english reformation, turning his country into a protestant nation. German film about the life and loves of mary queen of scots. Released 1933, the private life of henry viii stars charles laughton, elsa lanchester, binnie barnes, robert donat the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min, and received a score of out of. It chronicles the life of henry viii of england from the disintegration of his first marriage to an aging spanish princess until his death following a stroke in 1547, by which time he had married for the sixth time. With anne boleyn, his second wife, executed on charges of treason, king henry weds maid jane seymour, but that marriage also ends in tragedy. Elizabeth i 2005 miniseries queen elizabeth i 1998. Henry viii of england was the king of england from 1509 until his death in 1547.
Rent the private life of henry viii 1933 on dvd and bluray. The film follows the private life of the infamous 16th century british monarch, king henry the viii, and his misadventures in his various marriages. This is probably the most influential popculture picture of henry viii in america. The private life of henry viii 1933 the criterion collection. The private life of henry viii 1933 in a cultural sense, if there was a poll on which historical figures are, perhaps, overrated in modern eyes, henry viii would. The private life of henry viii offers a glimpse at cultural. Most popular king henry viii movies and tv shows imdb. The private life of henry viii 1933 directed by alexander. While his older brother arthur was being prepared for the. The private life of henry viii is a 1933 cinema of the united kingdom historical film comedy film directed by hungarian directorproducer alexander korda and. Mark rylance, damian lewis, claire foy, thomas brodiesangster. Set almost entirely within the royal castle, it begins just before the death of his. Apr 27, 2015 charles laughton in the private life of henry viii 1933 and young bess 1953.
The deadly sweating sickness that terrified king henry viii. His two brothers, prince arthur and edmund, duke of somerset, and two of his sisters predeceased their father. A lighthearted film looking at the reign of henry viii. With anne boleyn merle oberon, his second wife, executed on charges of treason, king. The tudors definitely took a lot of creative license with historical facts to make a more interesting fictional story, but there is a reason that there was a show about henry viii to begin with. Apr 04, 2009 the private life of henry viii 1933 the six wives of henry viii 1970 the tudors. Henry viii 28 june 1491 28 january 1547 was king of england from 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry was born on june 28, 1491, the second son of henry vii, the first english ruler from the house of tudor. It is based on william shakespeare and john fletchers play henry viii.
The private life of henry viii 1933 stream and watch. The private life of king henry viii and his many wives. King henry viii of england was terrified of catching the disease. Henry the viii is wonderfully portrayed by the highly talented and entertaining charles laughton, a masterful oneofakind character actor who managed to land many plum roles despite looking like. The film focuses on the marriages of king henry viii of england. Not one to be single for long, the king picks germanborn anne of cleves as his bride, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted. Set almost entirely within the royal castle, it begins just before the death of his second wife anne boleyn and ends just after his. King henry viii marries five more times after his divorce from his first wife catherine of aragon. Charles laughton became an international star by chewing both mutton and scenes in his oscarwinning turn as king henry viii. This movie tells the story of king henry viii and the last five of his six wives. Henry viii is a twopart british television movie produced principally by granada television for itv. Henry viii 2003 a twopart made for television show starring ray winstone as henry viii and helena bonham carter as anne boleyn. Laughton won an oscar for his portrayal of the 16thcentury english monarch in alexander kordas biographical account. A stunning portrayal of henry viii is given by charles laughton who won an oscar for his role, is the center of the private life of henry viii.
I would love to say this would be a great movie for the whole family, but i honestly do not see my 7 year old staying to watch the whole thing. Because it was a british movie, private life of henry viii also feels mature without being salacious in a precode hollywood way. Charles laughton is a hoot as the crusty, lusty old monster henry viii in his latter years. The private life of henry viii 1933 movie moviefone. Henry viii 1979 bbc production, based on the play by william shakespeare. The private life of henry viii film movie plot and. You can watch the private life of henry viii online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. The famous history of the life of henry the eighth 1979 you can go to and type in henry viii for other moviesshows on henry viii. The private life of henry viii 1933 public domain movies. The complex and controversial british monarch marries five more times after breaking with the church to divorce his first wife, catherine of aragon. Laughton is wellsupported by fine actresses as his wives, particularly wendy barry as the doomed jane seymour and merle oberon as the dim but delightful anne boleyn. Released 1933, the private life of henry viii stars charles laughton, elsa lanchester, binnie barnes, robert donat the movie has a runtime of about 1.
In many instances, his life was just as dramatic as a television soap opera, if not even more dramatic. Laughton won the best actor oscar for his seminal portrayal of henry tudor in private life, and he reprised the part 20 years later with a cameo in young bess. There were scenes he would make me laugh at the character and other parts. Set almost entirely within the royal castle, it begins just before the death of his second wife anne boleyn and ends just after his sixth wedding to catherine or katherine parr. One version of mark twains novel where edward, the only son of henry viii, trades places with a boy from the london slums. King henry viii had hoped that by limiting the power of the pope it would make his chances of the divorce going through successful much easier. The film, with tongue planted firmly in cheek, details the private life of the famous. Alexander kordas british superproduction also put the british cinema on the map, which, until this film, received precious little respect in the international film community. After the downfall of cardinal wolsey, his secretary, thomas cromwell, finds himself amongst the treachery and intrigue of king henry viii s court and soon becomes a close advisor to the king, a role fraught with danger. There are also some pretty decent moviesshows on elizabeth. A classic, fictionalized accounting of henry viiis marital adventures, featuring the irrepressible charles laughton. Henry viii, king of england, was famously married six times and played a critical role in the english reformation, turning his country into a protestant nation. Laughtons own wife, elsa lancaster, splits the ribs as henrys next intended, the wily anne of cleeves. With john stride, julian glover, ronald pickup, barbara kellerman.
At the age of 17, henry married catherine of aragon, spain, and the two were crowned at westminster abbey. Awaiting the beheading of his wife, charles laughton title character bullies minister cromwell franklin dyall and aide culpepper robert donat, and summons her successor lady jane wendy barrie, early in alexander korda s the private life of henry viii. Alexander kordas first major international success is a raucous, entertaining, even poignant peek into the boudoirs of the infamous king and his six wives. Rent the private life of henry viii 1933 starring charles laughton and robert donat on dvd and bluray. I loved how the followed the history of king henry viii and his wives, and put a spin of funny into it. The private life of henry viii 1933 alexander korda. Renowned for his excess, king henry viii charles laughton goes through a series of wives during his rule. Henry is best known for his six marriages, and, in particular, his efforts to have his first marriage to catherine of aragon annulled. The private life of henry viii offers a glimpse at.
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