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Korda Classics: The Private Life of Henry VIII

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Merle Oberon
Henry VIII, arrogant yet vulnerable, marries his third wife Jane Seymour on the same day that Anne Boleyn is executed. But Henry's troubles are far from over. Charles Laughton gives a memorable performance in this vigorous re-creation of the life of England's notorious King.

Films: page 15

Contributors

Screenplay:
Arthur Wimperis
Screenplay:
Lajos Biro
Producer/Director:
Alexander Korda
Henry VIII:
Charles Laughton
Thomas Culpepper:
Robert Donat
Anne Boleyn:
Merle Oberon
Jane Seymour:
Wendy Seymour
Anne of Cleves:
Elsa Lanchester
Kathryn Howard:
Binnie Barnes
Katherine Parr:
Everley Gregg
Source: Radio Times

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