Henry viii has just married marie of normandy, and is eager to consummate their. Gold inlaid carriage which may carry prince william to. The king has recently married queen marie of normandy joan sims but since she eats too much garlic, thus putting the king off his conjugal rights, he plots to get her out the way. Original except from a southern television broadcast from 5th november 1970, edited to include a few choice scenes from the film. Henry viii and his six wives is a feature film based upon the 1971 bbc miniseries the six wives of henry viii. It stars regulars sidney james, joan sims, kenneth williams, charles hawtrey, kenneth connor, barbara windsor and terry scott who each take on historical icons in the time of the tudor period in carry ons parody of anne of the. As usual with the carry on films it was not going to be historically accurate, but james did bring the womanising, carousing caricature of the king with his performance.
Sidney james in carry on henry 1971 part of the british carry on series of comedic historythemed movies of the late 60s early 70s, this tells a ridiculous story of a mysterious new wife of henry viii. This innuendo ridden british comedy is one of the later entries into the hugely successful carry on franchise. King henry sid james is at the altar with queen marie joan sims after just beheading his previous wife patsy rowlands and wants the service hurried so that he can bed her. Inside the court of henry viii documentary 2015 youtube. If she is catherine howard, as she says, that dates carry on henry viii to some time between the 9 july 1540 when henry divorced anne of cleves and the 28 july 1540 when he married catherine howard. With sidney james, kenneth williams, charles hawtrey, joan sims. Sep 11, 2017 the socalled henry viii clause is topical at the moment so i thought id write a short post about what it is and where it originates. The 21st film of the long running carry on series is a bawdy trip into the court of king henry viii sid james. Most popular king henry viii movies and tv shows imdb.
The private life of henry viii 1933 rotten tomatoes. Sid plays the role of henry viii with lusty relish and i think its right up. Feb 02, 2009 gold inlaid carriage which may carry prince william to wedding completed for the queen. King henry viii, once anxious to consummate his marriage to marie of windsor, now thinks up ways to rid himself of her in carry on henry viii. King henry viii plots to rid himself of his new french wife when her craving for garlic becomes too much to cope with. Henry viii has just married marie of normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. If henry viii had been married only twice or three times, henry viii and his six wives might have been a better film. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with maries cousin, the king of france. Carry on henry viii 1972 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The famous history of the life of henry the eighth 1979 you can go to and type in henry viii for other moviesshows on henry viii. Whatever happened, mary and henry began an affair which may have lasted until 1525. I suppose its too late now to advise him against those last three marriages monarchs dont construct their lives to fit neatly into movies but there are so many comings and goings, weddings and beheadings, that eventually. The affair between king henry viii and mary boleyn was conducted so secretively the few people probably knew about it and the evidence for the affair is scarce.
Enter king henry viii, leaning on cardinal wolseys shoulder, the nobles, and lovell. Barbara windsor named this as her favourite carry on film. Carry on henry cast and crew credits british comedy guide. This film takes on henry viii and fictionalises his life with the addition of two extra wives. After taking a twoweek break from writing about carry on films, im back with carry. Essentially, according to the parliamentary website, the government of the day sometimes adds this provision to a bill to enable a repeal or amend after the bill has become an act. What could be a more suitable carry on topic than henry viii and his notorious wife trouble. Depictions of henry viii in film teaching resources. The story of the carry on films and 40th anniversary reunion, 1998 duration. It feels like it should have been made in the previous decade. The history of henry viii drones on for 24 chapters, but it likely could have been completed in half that if professor hoak could have delivered it smoothly, in complete sentences uncluttered by stutters, stammers, halts and. Carry on henry is the almost true story of the love life of that muchmarried english monarch, king henry viii. Nov 30, 2011 26 videos play all henry viii and his six wives 1972 full movie jeterangge befijesa poirot dead mans folly duration.
Carry on henry viii carry on at your convenience on. A right royal flush is guaranteed when flirty bettina becomes a favorite at court much to the displeasure of queen marie. This was a role sidney james was almost destined to play, given how neatly his comic womanizer character fits henry viii s reputation. I stood i the level of a fullcharged confederacy, and give thanks to you that. Carry on henry is one of those films in the series that i always enjoy but. Carry on henry is the almost true story of henry viii s love life. Carry on henry is a film directed by gerald thomas with sid james, kenneth williams, charles hawtrey, joan sims, year. Original vintage movie poster for belgium release of uk comedy carry on henry directed by gerald thomas starring kenneth williams, sidney james and charles hawtrey. Henry viii and thomas cromwell over the queens love of garlic. Carry on henry rates as one of the best of the carry on films, they couldnt really fail with this one. It stars regulars sidney james, joan sims, kenneth williams, charles hawtrey, kenneth connor, barbara windsor and terry scott who each take on historical icons in the time of the tudor period in carry on s parody of anne of the thousand days. As the title suggests, alexander kordas film takes a throughthekeyhole vantage point on henry, preferring his marital affairs to affairs of state. Unsurprisingly, sid james is the one playing henry viii.
This film is based on a recently discovered manuscript by. Oliver cromwell was an english soldier and statesman. Henry danger s4 e12 toddler invasion henry danger season 4 episode 12 henry danger s04e12 henry danger 4x12 henry danger s04 e12 may 5, 2018 lan ennis 21. This bawdy entry in the longrunning series of british carry on comedies is set in the court of king henry the viii and centers on the gangs attempt to freshen up the odiferous queen marie and. Arguably the very best carry on film ever made, this oversexed sendup of king henry viii s story, and other period films, is amusing.
Apr 27, 2015 part of the british carry on series of comedic historythemed movies of the late 60s early 70s, this tells a ridiculous story of a mysterious new wife of henry viii. Simon uses the release of the tudors series 3 dvd as an excuse to look at the best and worst screen performances of king henry viii. Henry viii and his six wives 1972 a film version of the bbc television series. King henry viii has a new wife but he meets bettina and his attention certainly becomes elsewhere. The film is a tongue in cheek display of the private.
The question of whether henry viii was the father of mary boleyn careys first two children, catherine and henry carey, has long been debated, after all, we all know that mary boleyn, anne boleyns sister, was henry viiis mistress for a number of years. The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Guaranteed 100% original vintage movie posters picture palace movie posters is the website for original, vintage, collectible movie posters. Unfortunately for henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. A look back at the historical romp from 1970, featuring behind the scenes footage and interviews from sidney james, kenneth williams and terry scott. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, henry. Shaw is a supporting character, since this movie is about thomas more, but the interplay between henry and more is critical to understanding the plot of a man for all seasons. Sid james turns in a majestic performance as his highness and is given noble support by kenneth williams, terry scott and the rest of the. A stunning portrayal of henry viii is given by charles laughton who won an oscar for his role, is the center of the private life of henry viii. The private life of henry viii 1933 and young bess 1953. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more.
Watch carry on henry 1971 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. Damian lewis is about to play englands most notorious monarch, in the bbcs adaptation of wolf hall. We guarantee to only deal in the very best original, most desirable rare film posters from 19201980 with an emphasis on great art and design of 1940s1960s and have a special interest in hammer horror, james bond 007, carry on films. Which is the best henry viii movie and which is the most. Deciding to get rid of her, henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with maries cousin, the king of. Nastavi henry je britanska filmska komedija snimljena 1971. This henry is the classic capricious bully, but that builds upon a clear friendship.
Pages in category films about henry viii of england the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. On june 24, 1509, henry viii received the crown of england. The six wives of henry viii tv 1971 keith michell stars as henry viii in this 6part bbc series. Discover previously hidden details of henry s private life, such as his hatred of garlic and his love of huntingwenches that is. Perhaps it is an acquired taste, or maybe you have to be from england in the 60s and 70s, or maybe it really is just rubbish.
Watch carry on henry viii movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Keith michell weathers several makeup changes as the muchmarried titular monarch. Carry on henry is another carry on that is an affectionate parody of a movietheater piece that itself is based on historical events, much like carry on cleo. Tv and films top eight portrayals of king henry viii. Some countries added viii on the end of the title when the film was released worldwide. Carry on henry what a carry on wiki fandom powered by. King henry viii doesnt wear his heart on his sleeve, he carries it with him in the emblem of the tudor dynasty a red rose. Sid james played henry viii in the 1971 comedy film. Damian lewis is about to play englands most notorious monarch, in. It just doesnt seem to fit in with the more sexually liberated 1970s. Wells and york as well as segments from henry viii s flagship, the. Remake of the silent film when knighthood was in flower, a fictional tale of king henry viiis sister, mary tudor, and her quest to be married to her true love, charles brandon, duke of suffolk.
Following on from the hot success of carry on loving 1970, the gang retreated into another historical theme. The series always seemed to be at its finest when doing a period comedy and carry on henry 1970 ranks up there with some of the greats of the series such as cleo 1964, dont lose your head 1966, screaming 1966 and up the kyber 1968. It tells a fictionalised story involving sid james as henry viii, who chases after barbara windsors character bettina. After the downfall of cardinal wolsey, his secretary, thomas cromwell, finds himself amongst the treachery and intrigue of king henry viii s court and soon becomes a close advisor to the king, a role fraught with danger. When they get there, they find the hotel still hasnt been finished being built, and the. This bawdy entry in the longrunning series of british carry on comedies is set in the court of king henry the viii and centers on the gangs attempt. Me with henry viii warwick castle, 2012 i cant quite remember what triggered my love for the tudor period, but when i think back on it, i believe it started when i was about 15 at the same time the movie the other boleyn girl came out in theaters. Stars sid james, kenneth williams, charles hawtrey, joan sims, terry scott and others. Henry viii 1911 silent film based on the play by william shakespeare. Carry on henry is a 1971 british comedy film, the 21st release in the series of 31 carry on films 19581992. May 03, 2014 henry danger s4 e12 toddler invasion henry danger season 4 episode 12 henry danger s04e12 henry danger 4x12 henry danger s04 e12 may 5, 2018 lan ennis 21. Carry on henry the carry on collection wiki fandom. Gallery of 3 movie poster and cover images for carry on henry 1971.
Elizabeth i 2005 miniseries queen elizabeth i 1998. A good film detailing henry viii relationships with his 6 wives. James and windsor feature alongside other regulars kenneth williams, charles hawtrey, joan sims, terry scott and kenneth connor. Carry on films shop stuart ball a question of carry on. The second being his character of thomas cromwell in carry on henry viii 1971. This is the story of henry viii as told by william cobbler, and so can quite rightly be described as cobblers.
Pages community organization community service carry on films videos carry on henry. Carry on henry is another carry on that is an affectionate parody of a movie theater piece that itself is based on historical events, much like carry on cleo. Top tv and film portrayals of henry viii live for films. What impression does this create of henry viii hero or villain. Experts discuss depictions of henry viii in film and how appearances on the silver screen, from charles laughton in 1933 to the tudors of 2008, tell us more about the preoccupations of each generation of film makers than the king himself. Carry on henry is another carry on that is an affectionate parody of a movie theater piece that itself is based on historical events, much like carry on. It does not cover the other actions in his reign, unlike the more recent the tudors, nor does it involve explicit sex scenes unlike the tudors. Henry viii tv 1979 bbc production, based on the play by william shakespeare. King henry viii has grown tired with his new wife queen marie of normandy, who refuses to have sex and eats too much garlic anyway, but he is loathe to remove her head in.
After losing its way in the previous three episodes, the series returned to form with carry on henry, a historical farce about henry viii. Sidney james plays the rounded monarch with a roving eye. But once there he discovers she smells of garlic and so he wants her ed off. King henry viii in films and television tudor movies. See the full list of carry on henry viii cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. After disposing of yet another queen, he marries marie of normandy, only to discover that she eats garlic. Cardinal wolsey places himself under king henry viii s feet on his right side king henry viii my life itself, and the best heart of it, thanks you for this great care.
Download carry on henry for free watch or stream free hd. The prince and the pauper 1920 film the prince and the pauper 1937 film the prince and the pauper 1990 film a princess of destiny. All were produced by peter rogers and directed by gerald thomas over the years, different actors would join or leave the carry on gang, or just take a break for a film or two. This film is based on a recently discovered manuscript by one william cobbler, which reveals that henry viii did in fact have two more. The carry on films were a long series of movies made with a diverse troupe of british comic actors from the 50s to the 70s and an excellent example of a universaladaptor cast. Featuring hundreds of questions on all aspects of the beloved carry on franchise and packed with amazing facts, this quiz book is a fun romp through the world of carry on a question of carry on gives fans the opportunity to test their knowledge of all things carry. The film follows henry viii who has recently got married again quickly after his previous wife. Carry on henry is a step down from the previous film, carry on loving. With charles laughton, robert donat, merle oberon, elsa lanchester. Carry on henry very much feels like a film from slightly earlier in the series. The puritan organized armed forces in the english civil wars and twice served as lord protector. Carry on henry is the 21st of the carry on series and was released in 1971. Henry viii is still one of the most interesting and fascinating figures in british history, sid james was one of our best loved carry on actors, couple that with one of the best scripts and some rather good production values and you get this bawdy, funny royal romp.
This comedy version of the life of king henry viii imagines two more wives for the king and a large number of problems caused by his need. At the end of the film, henry viii asks the name of a maid. This might be the first nuanced henry viii on film. But as his reign progressed, he grew desperate for a son whod carry on the tudor dynasty. Films set in the tudor period of the kingdom of england 14851603. Apr 04, 2009 the private life of henry viii 1933 the six wives of henry viii 1970 the tudors. Carry on henry producers peter rogers script by talbot rothwell directed by gerald thomas music eric rogers cinematography alan hume editor alfred roome running time 89 min imdb ref tt0066894 film number 21 original release date 3 june 1971 previous release loving next release at your convenience alternative titles mind my chopper source contentsshow plot. Carry on henry viii movie trailer and videos tv guide. A right royal flush is guaranteed when flirty bettina barbara windsor becomes a favourite at court much to the displeasure of queen marie joan sims. Two more gems from the carry on series make up volume 5 of their double feature sets.