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Anna and the King of Siam (1946)

APPROVED  128 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance   -  11 August 1946 (UK)
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In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.

Director:

John Cromwell

Writers:

Talbot Jennings (screenplay), Sally Benson (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Irene Dunne ...
Rex Harrison ...
Linda Darnell ...
Lee J. Cobb ...
Gale Sondergaard ...
Mikhail Rasumny Mikhail Rasumny ...
Alak
Dennis Hoey Dennis Hoey ...
Sir Edward
Tito Renaldo Tito Renaldo ...
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Storyline

In 1862, young English widow Anna Owens accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. The king respects Anna for standing up to him, though this appalls his courtiers. In due course, she becomes the king's confidant and diplomatic advisor; their relationship endures through many trials. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

King | Siam | Children | Widow | 1860s  | See more »

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Biography | Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Anna und der König von Siam See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Producer Darryl F. Zanuck's first choices for the part of he King were James Mason and Robert Montgomery See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The banquet scene includes a performance of Siamese theatrical dance. However, the music which accompanies this performance is unmistakably Balinese gamelan, not Siamese. Furthermore, it's "gong kebyar" style, which hadn't been invented yet in the 1860s. See more »

Quotes

Anna Owens: [Anna, thinking the king is a barbarian, is about to leave. The Kralahome has had her brought to his office at night to reason with her. She is outraged] How dare you treat me in this manner. I demand an explanation, and I warn you...
Kralahome: [Calmly] Be quiet, sir.
Anna Owens: ...that I'm a British subject.
Kralahome: That is nor reason you are safe. I could have you killed if that would serve my purpose. Such things are simple here.
[Walks across room]
Kralahome: Sir, did you enjoy your triumph about your house? Because you shall now enjoy greater triumph. I have something to ask of you. Not demand, but ask. It is that you shall Stay in Siam. You may enjoy yourself if you like, sir
Anna Owens: No matter what you ask, I wouldn't do it.
Kralahome: If you do not stay in Siam, where will you go?
Anna Owens: I don't know.
Kralahome: Have you other place to put your life?
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Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'My Fair Lady' (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

"Alphabet Song for Toddlers"
(uncredited)
Traditional
Sung by the King's children learning the English alphabet See more »