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The king and I / written by Ernest Lehman ; produced by Charles Brackett ; directed by Walter Lang.

Lehman, Ernest, 1915-2005 (screenwriter.). Lang, Walter, 1898-1972 (film director.). Brackett, Charles, 1892-1969 (film producer.). Kerr, Deborah, 1921-2007 (actor.). Brynner, Yul, (actor.). Moreno, Rita, (actor.). Benson, Martin, 1918-2010 (actor.). Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979 (composer.). Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960 (lyricist.). Landon, Margaret, 1903-1993 Motion picture adaptation of (work): Anna and the King of Siam. (Added Author). Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc., (publisher.). Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson. (Cast).

Summary:

An English governess is hired to teach the King of Siam's children, but ruins the country's traditions during her work.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (133 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [Los Angeles, California] : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1956.
From the musical play based on Anna and The King of Siam by Margaret Landon.
Wide screen (2.55:1).
Bonus features: disc 1 songs-only option; sing-along subtitles; Disc 2 bonus features: six behind the scenes featurettes, vintage stage excerpts; stills and audio from deleted number: "Shall I tell you what I think of you?"; Anna and the King TV pilot; Fox Movietone news, including charity premiere and Yul Brynner Oscar clip.
From the musical play based on "Anna and the King of Siam," by Margaret Landon.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Leon Shamroy ; music director, Alfred Newman ; music, Richard Rodgers; lyrics, Oscar Hammerstein II; choreography, Jerome Robbins.
Music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II ; dances and musical numbers staged by Jerome Robbins ; music supervised and conducted by Alfred Newman ; costumes designed by Irene Sharaff ; art direction, Lyle R. Wheeler, John De Cuir ; set decorations, Walter M. Scott, Paul S. Fox ; film editor, Robert Simpson ; ballet arrangements by Trude Rittman.
Participant or Performer Note:
Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: G.
System Details Note:
DVD.
Language Note:
English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish or English subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Awards Note:
1956 Academy Award winner, best actor, best art direction, set direction, best sound recording, best scoring of a motion picture, best costume design.
Subject: Leonowens, Anna Harriette, 1831-1915 > Drama.
Mongkut, King of Siam, 1804-1868 > Drama.
Widows > Drama.
Governesses > Thailand > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Thailand > Drama.
Musicals > Film adaptations.
Thailand > Drama.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Part Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Montgomery City Public Library DVD KIN (Text) Complete Set 31927000001936 Adult DVD Available -


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