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Anna and the King of Siam

film by Cromwell [1946]

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In John Cromwell: From The Prisoner of Zenda to Caged
…the latter year he made Anna and the King of Siam, an elaborate production of the real-life story of a British governess (Dunne) who dares to challenge the ruler of Siam (Rex Harrison). Although highly praised, Cromwell’s film was almost completely overshadowed by Walter Lang’s 1956 musical remake, The King…
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Oscar to Miller for best cinematography and to Darling and Wheeler for best art direction, 1946

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In Rex Harrison
…American film was the popular Anna and the King of Siam (1946).
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