Review of The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) by Everett J — 12 Nov 2007

One of the funniest films I've ever seen, brilliant stuff.

This review of The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) was written by Everett J on 12 Nov 2007.

The Private Life of Henry VIII has generally received positive reviews.

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Private life of henry viii is the academy award winner for best actor for non-american actor, charles laughton, in a non-american movie, helmed…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 27 Feb 2015

Beautiful story about the king, played by an oustanding performer Charles Laughton, who had 6 wives…

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By Mark D (2,239) on 27 Oct 2008

An oddly warm hearted portrait of a bad person. But that quirky tone makes this episodic movie watchable…

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By Benjamin W (694) on 04 Feb 2014

A hilarious film that combines a historical period piece with a romantic comedy (probably the first to ever do so)…

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By Amanda H (1,679) on 08 Nov 2007

Caught this by accident on TV today and was surprised. It has a good humourous side to it and is well-acted…

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By John B (4,244) on 11 Feb 2014

It is ironic that this was considered to be Laughton's star turn because it is probably one of the worst performances that I have seen him…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 24 Aug 2011

Bizarre, fairly enjoyable autobiographical pick of King Henry the 8th of England (Charles Laughton)…

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By Jim H (1,089) on 10 Oct 2012

Henry VIII, a gigantic, gloating personality, marries multiple women and wrestles members of his court all while chewing on a turkey leg…

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