The Private Life of Henry VIII

The Private Life of Henry VIII is a 1933 film about Henry VIII, King of England. It was written by Lajos Biró and Arthur Wimperis, and directed by Sir Alexander Korda. Charles Laughton won the 1933 Academy Award as Best Actor for his performance as Henry. The film was the first British production to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. In May 1536, immediately following the execution of his second wife, Anne Boleyn (Merle Oberon),... More

Initial release date:

  • Aug 17, 1933

Directed by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 37 min

Produced by:

Also known as:

  • The Private Life Of Henry VIII

Film

Directed by

Alexander Korda

Sir Alexander Korda (16 September 1893 – 23 January 1956) was a Hungarian-born British film producer and director. He was a leading figure in the British film industry, the founder of London Films and the owner of British Lion Films, a film distributing company. The elder brother of filmmakers...

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Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1933
  • Jan 23, 2003
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 37 min
  • 1 h 36 min
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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1933
  • Role: Henry VIII

Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role Winners

Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role Nominees

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  • 301
  • 7.0

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