Anna and the King of Siam
"4 BELLS" says Jimmy Fiddler - "4 ORCHIDS" says Walter Winchell (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Lindsey Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - October 4, 1946)
Collections:
Oscars-1946
Studio:
20th Century Fox
Year:
1946
Critics Rating: 88%
Audience Rating: 69%
Duration: 2 h 8 m
Updated: 2026 Jun 21
Movie ID: 138957
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Synopsis
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.
