Is Anna and the King of Siam a true story?

Sommario:

1. Is Anna and the King of Siam a true story?
2. Does Anna fall in love with King?
3. Does Siam exist?
4. WHAT IS THE KING AND I rated?
5. Is The King and I OK for kids?

Is Anna and the King of Siam a true story?

The play and film were based on Margaret Landon's Anna and the King of Siam (1944), which was inspired by the real-life adventures of Anna Harriette Leonowens, a British governess who worked for King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam.

Does Anna fall in love with King?

Though there's no proof of a romantic attachment between the real Anna and King Mongkut, she truly respected his politics and intellectualism. At the same time, she struggled to accept his deeply ingrained views on slavery and misogyny.

Does Siam exist?

Before Thailand was known as such, it went by a different name: Siam. Yet whilst the kingdom of Siam exists no longer, its name is still found in several places. ... Finally, in 1948, the name was reverted back to Thailand again, officially as the Kingdom of Thailand, which it has been known as ever since.

WHAT IS THE KING AND I rated?

G Il re ed io/Classificazione MPAA

Is The King and I OK for kids?

The king has dozens of wives and hundreds of children, which may bewilder kids. ... But the story's music and enchanting characters are perfect for kids, who are likely to see the king's poor grasp of English as endearing and fun. But older children and adults may find the portrayal of the king racist.