# The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

> A boisterous Tudor court portrait turns Henry VIII’s succession of marriages into a witty, perilous showcase for Charles Laughton’s commanding performance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28022

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Alexander Korda
- Cast: Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall, Miles Mander, Laurence Hanray, William Austin, John Loder, Claud Allister
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024473/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, boisterous, theatrical, classic cinema night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A royal tale of love, loss, and power within the Tudor court.

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