The private life of Henry VIII

Korda, Alexander, Sir, 1893-1956 (film director.). Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962 (actor.). Donat, Robert, 1905-1958 (actor.). Oberon, Merle, 1911-1979 (actor.). Lanchester, Elsa, 1902-1986 (actor.). hoopla digital. (Added Author). Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Merle Oberon, Elsa Lanchester. (Cast).

Summary: The film that made Charles Laughton a star tells the story of the infamous King Henry VIII and his tumultuous matrimonial journey. Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII took on six wives during his rule, each marriage ending more violently than the last. Instances of treason, execution, and beheading are all cited as reasons for divorce for Henry VIII and his bundle of brides. This comedic take on English royalty is widely considered to be the first film to define British cinema in the sound era. Through dark and dramatic storytelling, this enticing period piece will leave you glad that you never married into royalty!

Record details

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 94 min.)) : sd., col.
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electronic resource
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Publisher: [United States] : Dreamscape Media, LLC, 2019.
Distributor: Made available through hoopla

Content descriptions

Restrictions on Access Note:	Digital content provided by hoopla.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Directed by Alexander Korda.
Participant or Performer Note:	Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Merle Oberon, Elsa Lanchester.
Target Audience Note:	NRC
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.