The Private Life of Helen of Troy
1927, English. Directed by Alexander Korda.
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Setting the standard for his later light-hearted biopics The Private Life of Henry VIII and Rembrandt, producer-director Alexander Korda steadfastly refuses to take any of The Private Life of Helen of Troy seriously. Maria Corda, wife of the director, plays the title character as a fetchingly underdressed coquette, oblivious to all the political turmoil she's causing when she allows the handsome Paris (Ricardo Cortez) to kidnap her. Meanwhile, poor King Menelaus (Lewis Stone), Helen's husband, stands by in stoic silence, just as he's done on previous occasions when his wife succumbed to the charms of various sexy suitors (one of whom is played by future cowboy star "Wild Bill" Elliot). Finally galvanized into action, Menelaus reclaims his bride, who seems none the worse for wear for her experiences.
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- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 9 December 1927
- Written by
- Gerald C. Duffy
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What The Private Life of Helen of Troy is based on
The Private Life of Helen of Troy is based on The Private Life of Helen of Troy (1925) by John Erskine, published by Bobbs-Merrill Company.
1925
The Private Life of Helen of Troy
By John Erskine
Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company
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The Private Life of Helen of Troy runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Private Life of Helen of Troy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 December 1927. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Private Life of Helen of Troy?
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Who directed The Private Life of Helen of Troy?
The Private Life of Helen of Troy (1927) was directed by Alexander Korda and stars Lewis Stone, Ricardo Cortez, George Fawcett.
What is The Private Life of Helen of Troy based on?
The Private Life of Helen of Troy is based on The Private Life of Helen of Troy (1925) by John Erskine, published by Bobbs-Merrill Company.