DVD
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I
Record details
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Physical Description:
videodisc
2 videodiscs (approximately 133 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - Edition: 50th anniversary ed.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, ©2006.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | From the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical play, based on "Anna and the King of Siam," by Margaret Landon. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1956. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1: Movie: King and I -- Disc 2: Special features and extra material. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | Issued also as part of the Rodgers & Hammerstein collection. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by Richard Rodgers ; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II ; director of photography, Leon Shamroy ; 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, Terry Saunders, Rex Thompson, Carlos Rivas, Patrick Adiarte, Alan Mowbray, Geoffrey Toone. |
| Summary, etc.: | "[B]ased on the true story of Anna Leonowens, an English widow who comes to Bangkok in the 1860s to serve as governess to the many children of the King of Siam ... [T]he King is a magnetic and unforgettable figure. When Anna and the King get to know each other, it is mutual respect -- and the surprising lessons they learn from each other -- that leads to one of the most unusual and spellbinding friendships in musical history."--Container. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC, region 1; (disc 1) anamorphic widescreen (2.55:1, letterbox) presentation ; (disc 1) Dolby Digital 5.0 surround, Dolby Digital stereo., Dolby Digital mono., dual layer; (disc 2) Dolby Digital mono., dual layer. |
| Language Note: | Disc 1: In English (surround or stereo.), dubbed Spanish (mono.), or dubbed French (mono.); optional English or Spanish subtitles. Disc 2: TV pilot only: In English (mono.) or dubbed Spanish (mono.); optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed captioned; other features in English only, not subtitled. |
| 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. |
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Available copies
- 16 of 17 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockville Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Public Library | DVD K Classic 1704/1705 (Text) | 34035128100209 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
