The Private Life of Henry VIII. is a 1933 English-language Biography Comedy film written by Lajos B R and Arthur Wimperis. The movie is directed by Alexander Korda and produced by Alexander Korda and Ludvico Toeplitz under the banner of London Film Productions. This movie tells the story of King Henry VIII and the last five of his six wives. Set almost entirely within the royal castle, it begins just before the death of his second wife (Anne Boleyn) and ends just after his sixth wedding (to Catherine or Katherine Parr). Written by Anonymous. The private life of henry viii. features Charles Laughton in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Binnie Barnes, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall, Miles Mander, Lawrence Hanray and William Austin. The music was composed by Kurt Schr Der. Cinematography was done by Georges P rinal and editing by Stephen Harrison. The movie has a running time of 97 minutes. It was released on 17th August 1933 and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released and became successful at box office. The Private Life of Henry VIII. was made on a budget of £0 million and it was a super hit at box office gross of £0 million. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by United Artists.