Anna and the King of Siam

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Anna and the King of Siam

Released Jun 20, 1946

2h 8m

Drama

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When young British teacher Anna Owens (Irene Dunne) arrives in Bangkok to tutor the family of King Mongkut (Rex Harrison), she finds that she is not well prepared for her exotic new surroundings. Anna begins to teach Mongkut's many wives and children and, by refusing to give up many of her own customs, wins the admiration of the ruler with her tenacity. Though Anna's presence is met with some resistance, she gradually becomes valued in the royal palace, particularly by the stubborn king.

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Fannie Hurst

Modern Screen

Not one moment of Anna and the King of Siam, is banal. Rather, it is exciting, honest and memorable theater.

Jun 15, 2023

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Before it became a popular musical with Yul Brynner, Margaret Landon's book about the British Governess was a skillful, well acted melodrama by Rex Harrison (in his Hollywood debut) and Irene Dunne.

Rated: B+

Jul 3, 2005

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 4/5

May 29, 2005

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

Predating "The King and I," and just as entertaining, minus the music.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 15, 2004

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Oct 31, 2003

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Dan Jardine

Apollo Guide

Rated: 3/5

Sep 2, 2003

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Blobbo X

Blobbo will watch any film scored by Bernard Herrmann - no matter how ludicrous the casting.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/28/23

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Mark A

The King and I without music.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/03/23

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deke p

1946! Early NON-Musical version long Before the iconic Broadway musical. So interesting. & the great REX as the KING! (will he and this movie be CANCELLED now? for that 'cultural approp' way back Then? And having a White Englishlady teach those adorable Siamese children, how is this story allowable by the you know who today? Saw it on tv, June 2021

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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steve d

Obviously miscast but well done.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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s r

A first class production.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

i enjoyed watching this historical,drama,and comedy film great acting to

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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John Cromwell

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Synopsis

When young British teacher Anna Owens (Irene Dunne) arrives in Bangkok to tutor the family of King Mongkut (Rex Harrison), she finds that she is not well prepared for her exotic new surroundings. Anna begins to teach Mongkut's many wives and children and, by refusing to give up many of her own customs, wins the admiration of the ruler with her tenacity. Though Anna's presence is met with some resistance, she gradually becomes valued in the royal palace, particularly by the stubborn king.

Director: John Cromwell
Producer: Louis D. Lighton
Screenwriter: Talbot Jennings, Sally Benson
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 1946, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2013
Runtime: 2h 8m

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