| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 94 min.)) : sound, color. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Series |
Restored classics, the Film Detective archive |
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Restored classics, the Film Detective archive.
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| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Credits |
Directed by Alexander Korda. |
| Cast |
Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Merle Oberon, Elsa Lanchester. |
| Summary |
The film that made Charles Laughton a star tells the story of the infamous King Henry VIII and his tumultuous matrimonial journey. Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII took on six wives during his rule, each marriage ending more violently than the last. Instances of treason, execution, and beheading are all cited as reasons for divorce for Henry VIII and his bundle of brides. This comedic take on English royalty is widely considered to be the first film to define British cinema in the sound era. Through dark and dramatic storytelling, this enticing period piece will leave you glad that you never married into royalty! |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Drama.
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Catherine, of Aragon, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1485-1536 -- Drama.
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Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 -- Drama.
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Jane Seymour, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1509?-1537 -- Drama.
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Anne, of Cleves, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1515-1557 -- Drama.
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Catherine Howard, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, -1542 -- Drama.
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Catharine Parr, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1512-1548 -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Korda, Alexander, Sir, 1893-1956, film director.
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Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962, actor.
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Donat, Robert, 1905-1958, actor.
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Oberon, Merle, 1911-1979, actor.
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Lanchester, Elsa, 1902-1986, actor.
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hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT12243128 |
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