Anna Boleyn

The film tells the story of the second marriage of King Henry VIII of England to Anne Boleyn, starring Emil Jannings as Henry VIII and Henny Porten as Anne. After years away, Anne returns to her homeland and meets her childhood sweetheart, Sir Henry Norris, who is now a knight in the service of the King. The film follows their complicated relationships and the consequences of Henry's desire for a male heir, leading to his marriage to Anne and ultimately her downfall.