Private Life of Henry Viii, The
97 minutes,
United Kingdom (1933), PG
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Private Life of Henry Viii, The: Laughton was the first Briton to win an acting Oscar (for this role) and director Korda managed to get a 16-picture deal on the back of the movie's success - which it deserved. Laughton's portrayal of a roaring, bullying despot who succumbs to women and food is about as sure-footed as any acting you're likely to see on screen, and Korda doesn't stint on creating a lavish spectacle...
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