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Synopsis: In 1862, young English widow Anna Owens accepts the job of teaching the royal children of Siam. On her arrival in Bangkok, culture clash is immediate. The king 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.
Director(s): John Cromwell
Production: 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
  Won 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 5 nominations.
 
IMDB:
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Year:
1946
128 min
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Oh, Louis, you'll have to

forgive your mother.

I said we'd have a home of our own...

and here I've brought you

straight into a harem.

What does that mean? What is a harem?

Well, it's... it's...

Oh, don't ask me now.

When you ask me something like that,

I should have a good answer...

and I will,

but I just can't think of one now.

Do I have to wear this suit,

Mother?

Don't sulk, dear.

Come, we must hurry.

Where did I put my...

Oh, here it is.

The day is here, Mem Owens.

It is unfortunate mem had to wait

for new year and cremation...

but at least she's ahead

of white elephant.

Who is going to present me

to the king?

Oh, by all means,

I present you myself.

First, let us observe manner

of entering presence of His Majesty.

Let us suppose

Lord of Light sits here.

Here is door.

- Oh, no.

- It is custom of country.

I couldn't.

I'm very sorry, but I couldn't.

His Majesty very sensitive

about such matters.

Your Excellency, I intend to show

His Majesty the utmost respect...

but he cannot possibly expect me

to crawl on the floor.

I wouldn't do that

for my own queen.

What you do in presence

of your own queen?

I'll show you.

Do as you wish, mem.

But remember,

you are not only one with temper.

This king has temper too.

I return when it is time.

You will wait.

Mother, I can walk on my knees

if they want me to. That's easy.

Louis, I want you to walk in and make

your bow exactly as I've shown you.

Don't you dare crawl in like a worm.

Don't you dare!

Yes, Mother.

Perhaps they don't like us here

or something.

Oh, this is perfectly childish.

- The mem is ready now?

- Quite ready.

Sorry, mem, His Majesty

has concluded audience.

You mean he isn't going

to receive us after all?

Some other day, not today.

- I wish to be presented now.

- I do not advise it.

Louis.

Who? Who? Who?

Your Majesty,

I present new English governess...

Mrs. Anna Owens, and son Louis.

How old shall you be?

You do not look like scientific person

for teaching of school.

- How old shall you be?

- I am 150 years old, Your Majesty.

In what year were you born?

1712, Your Majesty.

- And how many years shall you be married?

- Several, Your Majesty.

How many grandchildren shall you have by now?

How many? How many? How many?

Ah! You do not answer that so quick.

I make better questions

than you make answers, hmm?

You not afraid to tell king

something is not his business?

It would not be a compliment

to His Majesty if I were afraid of him.

Ah. Not to be afraid

is good thing in scientific mind.

I think maybe...

you will make very good

school-teaching.

These... my wives.

This... Chow Chon Son Llin,

who is favorite.

They not speak English,

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Talbot Jennings

Talbot Jennings (August 24, 1894 – May 30, 1985) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Writing and Screenplay, for Mutiny on the Bounty in 1935 and Anna and the King of Siam in 1946. more…

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