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Based on a true story, John Cromwell's ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM stars Irene Dunne as Anna Owens, a recently widowed young mother who accepts employment as the governess for King Mongkut of Siam (Rex Harrison). In Siam, she finds that her highly intelligent employer is also a backward tyrant with a childlike temperament. Using her strength of will and getting help from the king's first wife, Lady Thiang (Gale Sondergaaard), Anna tries to transform the king and educate his children while also preserving her own dignity. Film studio 20th Century Fox left no stones unturned in this lavish, brilliant production. Exquisite sets, costumes, and cinematography combine with a witty, rich script and an impeccable performance by Dunne to make this one of the most enduring films of the 1940s. Director John Cromwell (THE PRISONER OF ZENDA, OF HUMAN BONDAGE) deftly blends comedy and tragedy to create a masterpiece that transcends time and cultural boundaries. The film was remade several times, most famously as the Yul Brynner-led musical extravaganza THE KING AND I.Product Identifiers
UPC0024543172307
eBay Product ID (ePID)44967118
Product Key Features
ActorRex Harrison, Irene Dunne, Lee J. Cobb, Linda Darnell, Gale Sondergaard
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleAnna and the King of Siam
DirectorJohn Cromwell
FormatDVD
Release Year2005
GenreMusical & Performing Arts
Sub-GenreMusical
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleRex Harrison, Irene Dunne, Lee J. Cobb, Linda Darnell, Gale Sondergaard
Release Date20050524