In 1862, a young Englishwoman becomes royal tutor in Siam and befriends the King.
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Title: Anna and the King of Siam (1946)
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Irene Dunne | ... | Anna Owens | |
| Rex Harrison | ... | King Mongkut | |
| Linda Darnell | ... | Tuptim | |
| Lee J. Cobb | ... | Kralahome | |
| Gale Sondergaard | ... | Lady Thiang | |
| Mikhail Rasumny | ... | Alak | |
| Dennis Hoey | ... | Sir Edward | |
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Tito Renaldo | ... | Prince Chulalongkorn - as a Boy |
| Richard Lyon | ... | Louis Owens | |
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In 1862, young English widow Anna Owens (Irene Dunne) accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. King Mongkut (Sir Rex Harrison) 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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"4 BELLS" says Jimmy Fiddler - "4 ORCHIDS" says Walter Winchell (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Lindsey Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - October 4, 1946)Parents Guide:
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(1823) (uncredited)
from "Clari, The Maid of Milan"
Music by H.R. Bishop
Lyrics by John Howard Payne
Sung by the King's children and played often in the score
Sung a cappella a bit by Mikhail Rasumny
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Sir Rex Harrison called Producer Louis D. Lighton "a highly intelligent man who had difficulty in articulating his thoughts. He talked in riddles, so abstruse that I used to sit in his office and try in vain to make out their meanings." See more »Goofs
As the various Consulates are being established, there are several errors involving the national flags; the British Union Jack is shown upside down, the French flag is replaced by that of The Netherlands, and the US flag is shown with 48 stars (correct for 1946, but in 1870 there were only 37 states). See more »Alternate Versions
The 2006 UK DVD was cut by 2 secs by the BBFC to remove a horse-trip. See more »Soundtracks
Home Sweet Home(1823) (uncredited)
from "Clari, The Maid of Milan"
Music by H.R. Bishop
Lyrics by John Howard Payne
Sung by the King's children and played often in the score
Sung a cappella a bit by Mikhail Rasumny
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 August 1946 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Anna and the King of Siam See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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In reading the comments about "Anna and the King of Siam,"I was especially drawn to the harsh political commentaries by your reviewers.When I was saw the film in the summer of 1946,the war was over only eleven months,and I was feeling generally upbeat.Consequently,watching this film,I felt upbeat about it,too.I thought then,and I still do(seeing it on tv),that it was a beautifully produced picture.One thing I noted at the time of its release,was that movie reviewers universally criticized Twentieth Century-Fox for not filming it in Technicolor.(Fox didn't repeat their mistake in their musical production with Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr.)Their 1946 film garnered the Oscars for black and white cinematography, and black and white art direction, and interior decoration.(Costume design nominations didn't arrive until 1948--"Hamlet,"b&w,and "Joan of Arc,"color,won).If costume design had been a factor in 1946, I'm dead sure "Anna and the King of Siam" would have been a shoo-in.The musical version in 1956 did get the prize.Irene Dunne had a spate of fine film from 1936 to 1948,and this was leader among them.I can't imagine another actor living in 1946 playing the king.(Mr.Brynner appeared on the scene in the stage production around 1950.After that,he went to Hollywood).Gale Sondergaard received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.John Cromwell's direction was as artful as his work with "Since You Went Away."in 1944.For this film:A rating of A.