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A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children. The King and I (1956) photos, including production stills, premiere photos and other event photos, publicity photos, behind-the-scenes, and more.
The King and I: Directed by Walter Lang. With Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson. A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.
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- Biography, Drama, Musical
- Walter Lang
- 1956-06-29
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Dec 11, 2020 · Groundbreaking actress Rita Moreno sat with Leonard Maltin in 2016 at the TCM Classic Film Festival to introduce The King and I (1956) and reflect on her role in the film, her status as a...
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- Turner Classic Movies
Moreno's early work included supporting roles in the classic musical films Singin' in the Rain (1952) and The King and I (1956), before her breakout role as Anita in West Side Story (1961), which earned her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first Latin American woman to win an Academy Award. [5]
Rita Moreno, who was under contract to Fox, was invited merely for a test, but impressed the producers enough to be selected for the part. Moreno later stated in an interview that France Nuyen was also up for the part, and Moreno believed Nuyen would get it, but since Nuyen was not a contract player with the studio, she was not cast.
Unidentified man embracing Rita Moreno in a scene from the film 'The King And I', 1956.
