The Private Life of Henry VIII: A British Film Guide [Paperback]

Greg Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 4, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1860649092 | ISBN-13: 978-1860649097

Directed by Alexander Korda, The Private Life of Henry VIII was the most important British film to be made before World War II. This book looks in depth at this classic film, its makers and its place in the cinematic and cultural history of the period. The story of this film’s creation is a fascinating one, presented with energy and originality by Greg Walker, involving negotiations with popular conceptions of King Henry, Charles Laughton’s extraordinary performance in the central role and intriguing portrayals of Henry’s eight wives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Greg Walker convincingly connects Alexander Korda's The Private Life of Henry VIII to disarmament debates in the 1930's, and singles out a telling reflection of the film's overwhelming success: one of the wife actresses subsequently made a packet endorsing Shredded Wheat.' -Chris Wood, The Times 'This is an excellent addition to an already distinguished series, edited by the doyen of British Film Historians, Jeffrey Richards.' -Nicholas Cull, Film International

About the Author

Greg Walker is Professor of Early-Modern Literature and Culture, University of Leicester.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris (July 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860649092
• ISBN-13: 978-1860649097
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,922,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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