The Private Life of Henry VIII: The British Film Guide 8

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Abstract

Alexander Korda's masterpiece "The Private Life of Henry VIII" was arguably the most important British film of the pre-war period and a phenomenal, critical and box-office success. Greg Walker's accessible and thoroughly researched book examines the film itself, its makers and its place in the cinematic and cultural history of the period. He examines Korda's subtle treatment of national and "international" identity, his representation of British history, use of modern stereotypes, and discusses the representation of gender and sexuality in the film, including that of Henry's wives and Laughton's award-winning central performance.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherI.B. Tauris Publishers
Number of pages114
ISBN (Electronic)9780857715920
ISBN (Print)9780857715920
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003

Publication series

NameBritish Film Guides

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