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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 anti-husband. Alexander Korda’s first major international success is a raucous, entertaining, even poignant peek into the boudoirs of the infamous king and his six wives.

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Charles Laughton
Henry VIII
Robert Donat
Thomas Culpeper
Franklin Dyall
Thomas Cromwell

Awards

  • 1934 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1934 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role - winner
  • 1933 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December) - winner

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