Anna and the King of Siam
US (1946): Drama/Romance
Irene Dunne shines as the English governess who travels to Siam to instruct the King's (Rex Harrison) many children. Based on a true story. Harrison's first Hollywood role. Directed by John Cromwell for Fox. Cast also includes Linda Darnell, Lee J. Cobb and Gale Sondergaard. Remade as a musical, The King and I (1956) and in 1999 as an animated musical, and again in 1999 as Anna and the King with Jodie Foster and Yun-Fat Chow. (amctv.com)
5 nominations, 2 Awards
· Interior Decoration (Black and White) 1946: Lyle Wheeler & William S. Darling - Art Direction, Thomas Little & Frank E. Hughes - Set Decoration
· Cinematography (Black and White) 1946: Arthur C. Miller
· Supporting Actress 1946: Gale Sondergaard
· Writing (Screenplay) 1946: Sally Benson, Talbot Jennings
· Music Scoring Awards (Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) 1946: Bernard Herrmann