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
UPC
0024543172307
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44967118
Product Key Features
Actor
Rex Harrison, Irene Dunne, Lee J. Cobb, Linda Darnell, Gale Sondergaard
Rating
NR
Movie/TV Title
Anna and the King of Siam
Director
John Cromwell
Format
DVD
Release Year
2005
Genre
Musical & Performing Arts
Sub-Genre
Musical
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
LeafCats
617
Leading Role
Rex Harrison, Irene Dunne, Lee J. Cobb, Linda Darnell, Gale Sondergaard