The Letter
The King And I Lyrics

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Oohh ohh eeeh ei eh
King King Promise
Killbeatz let's go

Mete m'ani a you're not by side
Baby you've gone for a while
Wofe mea anaa ɔdɔ yewu yɛ na bra
l dey taya everyday facetime

So make you know
Say the day I see you
Ɛbɛ yɛ gidigidi no easy
Incase you know me l no fit wait to see you
Girl l no fit to hold you oh we ooh oooh

Till the day you go come l dey sing this song for you
Ooh wee ooh oeeh
And I cannot wait to give everything to you eeh
See the day you go come l go do many things to you
Girl you dey do me like juju ooh oooh

Girl I have been missing you like crazy
Missing you my baby
Missing you like crazy yeah eeei ooww.
Girl have been missing you like crazy
Missing you my baby
Ooh I have been missing you like crazy aii aah aah eeh

Daadea anoma eii
Bɛgye me letter kɔma ɔdɔ
Ɔdɔ m'afe no o na me yɛwu ooo
Daadea anoma eii
Bɛgye me letter kɔma ɔdɔ
Ɔdɔ m'afe no o na me yɛwu ooo
Wo kɔɛ san bra fie
Wo kɔɛ san bra fie
M'afe m'ade dedei
M'afe m'ade dedei
Ɔdɔ wo kɔɛ san bra fie
Wo kɔɛ san bra fie
M'afe m'ade dedei
M'afe m'ade dedei oh wee oh eew

Till the day you go come l dey sing this song for you
Ooh wee ooh oeeh
And I cannot wait to give everything to you eeeh
See the day you go come l go do many things to you
Girl you dey do me like juju ooh oooh

Girl I have been missing you like crazy
Missing you my baby
Missing you like crazy yeah eeei ooww
Girl have been missing you like crazy
Missing you my baby
Ooh I have been missing you like crazy aii aah aah eeh

Ah ooh yeah ooh yeah
Akoma mu hemaa
Ah ooh yeah ooh yeah
M'afe wo oh
Ah ooh yeah ooh yeah
Ooh baby girl I miss you
Ah ooh yeah ooh yeah ooh yeah yeah

Ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba da bɛn ni
Wokae me a bra fie
Ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba da bɛn ni
Mɛ dɛnkyɛ me deɛ ei
Ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba da bɛn ni M'afe wo ooh e wo ooh
Ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba da bɛn ni ooh oowww eeh eh

Till the day you go come l dey sing this song for you
Ooh wee ooh oeeh
And I cannot wait to give everything to you eeeh
See the day you go come l go do many things to you
Girl you dey do me like juju ooh oooh

Girl I have been missing you like crazy
Missing you my baby
Missing you like crazy yeah eeei ooww
Girl have been missing you like crazy

Missing you my baby
Ooh I have been missing you like crazy aii aah aah eehz

Overall Meaning

The song "The Letter" by The King And I is a love song that expresses the longing of a man for his lover who is away. The lyrics are filled with imagery and the fusion of Twi and English languages brings a touch of African culture to the song. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, indicating the extent of the man's love and desire for his lover. The promise of giving everything to the lover and doing many things for her when she returns further depicts the depth of his feelings.

The verses of the song revolve around the man's loneliness and how much he misses his lover. He talks about how tiring it is to face time every day and how he cannot wait to see her in person. The man pleads with his lover to get his letter and come back home to him. In the end, the repetition of the chorus signifies the unwavering love and commitment the man has for his lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Mete m'ani a you're not by side
I feel alone because you're not here with me

Baby you've gone for a while
You've been away from me for some time now

Wofe mea anaa ɔdɔ yewu yɛ na bra
Where are you, my love? Are you doing well?

l dey taya everyday facetime
I'm getting tired of FaceTiming every day

So make you know
So you should know

Say the day I see you
The day I see you

Ɛbɛ yɛ gidigidi no easy
It won't be easy to contain my excitement

Incase you know me l no fit wait to see you
In case you didn't know, I can't wait to see you

Girl l no fit to hold you oh we ooh oooh
I can't wait to hold you close

Daadea anoma eii
Twinkling stars in the sky

Bɛgye me letter kɔma ɔdɔ
Deliver my letter to my love

Ɔdɔ m'afe no o na me yɛwu ooo
Let my love know that I miss her so much

Wo kɔɛ san bra fie
Come back home to me

M'afe m'ade dedei
My love, I'm waiting for you

Ɔdɔ wo kɔɛ san bra fie
My love, come back home to me

Ah ooh yeah ooh yeah
Expressing emotions of missing and love

Akoma mu hemaa
My queen of hearts

M'afe wo oh
I love you

Ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba ɔdɔ bɛba da bɛn ni
Love will come, love will come; where is it?

Wokae me a bra fie
Come and take me home

Mɛ dɛnkyɛ me deɛ ei
I won't forget myself (if you don't come back)

M'afe wo ooh e wo ooh
My love, I love you

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Bortey Newman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

cecedeceici

3y↑172

1st kid: very attentive to rules
2: a lily sloppy
3 (twins): mischievous and share 2 brain cells
4: very thoughtful and sweet
5: ladies man
6: curious
7: will be king, learned under father
8: a clutz but gentle
9: gentler
10: brightness up a room, silly, daddys girl
11: obedient
12: the baby, likes dads attention
Awww I have to watch this movie now!

All comments from YouTube:

cyberwolf2002

5y↑639

I love how Yul Brenner shows the king's expressions for each of his children. His pride in the eldest son and heir. The little girl who wanted a hug but he didn't allow it, then at the end, there is that reassuring smile from father to daughter. Even at the end, with his youngest, who tugged at his pants. He was watching her carefully as she walked backward to make sure she was okay. Best movie version ever.

ddthewolf

2y↑32

There was also the look he gave the daughter who messed up, like he wasn't really mad just slightly disappointed, like when a kid says a bad word or something

dogue Raevian

1y↑39

@ddthewolf I wouldn’t even say it was slightly disappointed. More exaggerated shock to drive home the little mistake she did, but obviously a little comedic to show he wasn’t truly feeling mad at or disappointed in her.

christine dauphin

1y↑1

Étrange yul 👽
Magnétisme attraction 👁
Un être unique 😉🤔

Owlet1963

1y↑2

@Cyberwolf2002, Yul Brynner is the name of this actor.
Yul Brenner is the bald guy in Cool Runnings.

Sierra Watson

1y↑5

The youngest was the sweetest, she was like " Am I doing it right Papa?!" 🥰

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Janis Valerio

1y↑240

It's so funny while the twins are greeting them the King turns to her and its like "Did you see? I made two at the same time" and she's like "Oh yes, very impressive". So precious lol

littlesongbird1

42w↑22

I think that is also because it certain Asian cultures twins are suppose to be good luck so he is probably bringing attention go it like: these are my good luck charms.

Janis Valerio

42w↑4

@littlesongbird1 makes sense!

Not Gadot

41w↑5

@Janis Valerio Poor asian women, they forgot the mothers

yooneeque1

36w↑2

@Not Gadot LOL, especially with identical twins, which come from a single sperm cell. The father really has nothing to do with it :)

Not Gadot

30w↑1

@yooneeque1 lmao. Sad culture there

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PussnBoot2516

4y↑146

The king seems so unemotional but he's just like any proud papa with his children. His facial expressions are wonderful, expecially with the little girl who forgets to walk backwards and the other one who just wants a hug from her dad.

Not Gadot

32w

lol the king doesnt care about his kids. Even king charles is better

Dorkmax

4y↑1.2K

1:33 The difference between the way the rest if the children are introduced as compared to the Crown Prince is sharp, and quite telling. See, the rest of the royal children are fairly freeform. Approach with grace, bow to the king, slight bow to the teacher, don't show your back.
But the Crown Prince has more rules.
1. March. It shows you are a military leader, with strength and honor
2. Do not bow, but kowtow, all the way to the floor, making sure your clothes are in order as you do. It shows you submit fully to the king, your father (to otherwise not do so invokes suspicion of an ambitious heir apparent, a dangerous thing)
3. The King will bow to you, and you alone. It shows he notices your humility, and doesn't see you as a threat.

Kim Quinn

4y↑83

Yes. His performance was razor sharp. Excellent.

Shannon Buckley

3y↑64

Ohh is that why the little girls father gasp at her because she showed her back to them? Jeeze I need to be more observant.

Krieger XY

3y↑54

yes, you don't turn your back on a king or queen, and that's a royal rule to this day

Just Me

3y↑36

The King bows to another (future) King, only. It has to do with his respect to the Crown Prince's position and not with perceiving his heir apparent as a potential userper.

Theodore Carter

2y↑27

And the boy Chulalangkorn would become one of the greatest kings of Thailand.

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Louise Farrar

3y↑259

This scene is beautiful. I love how the King is both regal monarch and proud father all in one. His interactions with the children are amazing. Plus the Crown Princes entrance is magnificent.

Manuel Orozco

1y↑1

If only James Earl Jones watched to study for Mufasa

Not Gadot

41w

@Manuel Orozco if only mufasa studied thai royals

Manuel Orozco

41w

@Not Gadot LOL

Sigma0283

2y↑125

3:05
I like how he's guiding the youngest as if saying "That's right, you're doing good." because he knows she's still learning and needs a little guidance sometimes.

Not Gadot

28w

GREAT BRITISH COUPLE. GOD BLESS THEM

StatRM

6y↑2.8K

I love how this clip is only three and a half minutes long, and there is almost no dialogue in it, yet we are given a pretty clear idea of what each of the children's personalities are like, just through their actions.

TheAllSeeingEye

3y↑56

That's called acting

cecedeceici

3y↑172

Chris J

3y↑46

And he's proud as Punch of all of them--13, I count. Love those twins--and Chula marching in like he owned the world!

ka151515

3y↑23

@cecedeceici No.7 became king indeed.

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Rutabaga64

4y↑570

Back in the late 70s/early 80s, I was in high school and my parents took me to see a revival of The King & I at the Pantages theater in Los Angeles. Yul Brynner reprised his role, and he was MAGNIFICENT. I will never forget how the theater erupted when he came out to take his final bow at the end of the show. He was a genius, a great actor, and sexy as hell. Seeing him live on stage is something I feel lucky and privileged to have witnessed.

♡ 𝓽𝓪𝓮 𝓪𝓶𝓸 ♡

4y↑13

Rutabaga64 wow! What an experience indeed! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

Crisjapop cris

4y↑7

Before the existence of Les Mis and the Phantom the King and I was my number 1 musical. Watched the movie for the 1st time 45 years ago and dreamed of seeing it live with Yul Brynner once in my life. I became really sad when he passed away and I couldn't make my dream come true. I'm glad you could see the musical live with him, thanks for sharing it.

LeAnn Striker

4y↑7

I also saw Yul Brynner in the King and I in Cleveland with my family in the '80s. He was wonderful. actually, the entire show was absolutely phenomenal. It's when I fell in love with musical theater. It was a really wonderful gift from my mom.

khaley37781

4y↑4

What an experience to have and cherish!

Kaye Quinn

4y↑3

Felt the same when I saw Richard Burton in Camelot. My oldest sister was lucky....she saw the original on Broadway,when Julie Andrews & Robert Goulet were in it.( 63 I think)

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Jenna Fox

4y↑51

The respect and pride that the king has for his firstborn son is heartwarming.

Not Gadot

28w

Reminds me of King Charles to Prince William his firstborn son..

Breezy

2y↑13

I love how the king seems strictly regal but also a caring father who's proud of his children, correcting any slip but also giving them a smile

Jim Porter

4y↑45

How could anyone not fall in love with these children? I think they and the Von Trapp children are the best in movie history.

Manuel Orozco

1y↑1

Two equally beautiful works of Rogers and Hammerstein. Although I’ve seen the Sound of Music more times than the King and I

Not Gadot

30w

@Manuel Orozco america should have a king like Thailand

Manuel Orozco

30w

@Not Gadot Why do you believe that

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Romee

4y↑48

Wow. This gets me right in the feels. Can't fully explain. It's a blend of so many things. First of all, Yul Brynner was one of a kind. He was such an excellent actor and handsome and he had an imposing and dignified yet such a kind and lovable presence, especially in this role. Throw in a dash of twinkle-in-the-eye and a splash of humor. You could see and sense he got along with all those children during filming. He was so believable as both a commanding king and a loving father. The melody is beautiful. Hearing the song while seeing Yul, the children, Anna, and the wives moves me to literal tears. In March 1988 my school district's high school put on The King and I as the spring musical. It was nearly Broadway-size and caliber. I was in fifth grade at the time and not in the play (although I tried out), but my second grade brother was. My mom took me & my other baby brother to every. Single. Rehearsal. She was a stay-at-home mom, so she had to. Then of course we attended all four performance nights. To this day I practically know every song and many lines by heart. I get SUCH extreme nostalgia!!!! It harkens back to an absolutely beautiful time for me, my family, my friends, and even my community. Also, I think of Yul's chilling last commercial -- an anti-smoking PSA -- when he said he was going to die of stage four lung cancer very shortly. So my sobs just involuntarily start and my tears fall without my even being able to help it😭

Sethrael the Bard

7y↑2.7K

The introduction of the Crown Prince was always one of my favorite parts of this scene. The regal bearing, the monarch/heir versus father/son relationship, and the almost militaristic sharpness of the boy. Great moment.

Janice Samuels

7y↑6

Johnjames Bloom m

Stephen Garland

7y↑174

The way he flares back his coat is just exceptional. Regal and cool :)

Valentena Upton

7y↑26

Stephen Garland Reminds me Yul in The Ten Commandments with his cape

Saturnino José Suárez Quintana

7y↑46

And the proud face from Yul Brynner :-)

River Song

6y↑33

If he's the Crown Prince, does that mean he's the oldest? because he's still quite young. He has way too many children. Essentially those kids won't have siblings,but rather rivals as they grow up.

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Tiberius Currahee

3y↑67

Gotta respect a king who loves all of his children so open and sincere

Manuel Orozco

3y↑1

If only Mufasa can see this now

Emma's Universe

2y↑7

True and especially to his daughters. Because some kings didn’t take too much time in their female offsprings but this guy, Respect!

Laceykat

5y↑73

Another example of why Yul Brynner OWNS this part now and forever. All other actors will come in second.

Manuel Orozco

1y↑1

Jose Llama is a particularly humorous king

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caspence56

3y↑32

The little one who presents Anna with a flower always melts my heart.

Robyn

5y↑55

Brings tears to my eyes. The complexity of this scene compared with its simple beauty. So much going on. A magnificent film - they don't make such masterpieces anymore.

Octavia Zaccaro-Santiago

2y↑38

In 1981 I walked down the ‘wedding isle’ to this piece of music.
Still hauntingly beautiful

Tess Crelli

6y↑672

I love the way the music literally bursts when the crown prince walks in. This entire march was perfect! :)

ogieogie

4y↑9

Richard Rogers was a genius.

D D

3y↑6

That child is King Chulalongkorn the Great!

Juliaflo

2y↑1

@ogieogie Copy that--a man who worked in two ampersands.

Marianne Souza

4y↑53

My childhood friends - girl triplets - Were chosen to be in a local production of the King & I, one summer, late 50’s.
So, at the part where he holds up 2 fingers indicating twins, he held up 3. The audience loved it!

Franklin Stephen

Hello how are you doing?

Steve Freedman

5y↑7

I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Mr Brynner in this fabulous show at the Palladium in London during a concert tour I was on in 1979.....HE WAS THE KING and will forever remain❤

Tulloch MacDonald

3y↑20

Yul Brynner is one of the best all around actors that have grace both film and theater. Nobody needed to speak in this short bit, body language and facial expressions say everything.

Selanium

4y↑61

I’ve always thought that the cast of this entire movie is just so beautiful. Everyone of them are absolutely gorgeous. Not to mention how beautiful the movie is in general.

Karina Świątek

1y↑4

Mój ulubiony Yul Brynner. Bardzo lubiłam go w tej roli. 🥰

Divine Pearl

9y↑2.1K

I love Yul Brynner facial expressions at his kids especially the ones that messed up. Cute!

Allison Burke

9y↑83

Divine Pearl I agree Yul was such a phenomanal actor it's and he completely devolves into the role of The King of Siame, it's easy to forget he was Russian American. It's sad he died a year before I was born, I wish I could invite a time machine to go back in time and watch Yule and Deborah Kerr as Anna and The King.

LadyKB_Ham

7y↑30

Not to mention he originated and practically was the only one who did the role for a long while.

Saturnino José Suárez Quintana

7y↑59

Looks like a terrible and strict father, but with the expressions and gesture you can guess he is a lovely dad in the close moments :-)

Manuel Orozco

6y↑2

Divine Pearl Didn't think they were always funny

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Geoff M

5y↑25

A truly spectacular film! A very lavish musical production with wonderful music and songs! Stunning costumes and two brilliant performances from Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr. Rodgers and Hammerstein were a marvellous song writing team. The film is timeless!

Manuel Orozco

I was introduced to them through the 90’s Cinderella with Brandy. But it was this movie and the Sound of Music that made me want to see and hear more

Russell Thompson

2y↑17

I love this scene so much, I could watch this over and over and never get fed up. The charming children, the fine musical score and Deborah Kerr's fine acting as she goes from wanting to leave the Palace to being charmed by the King's lovely children. Awww ❤️

Laura Saxon

52w↑2

This is a great scene. I like the part where the two children come in and the King and Anna don't say a word, but he wants her to be impressed that he fathered twins. I liked the bit at 1:27 where the child was trying to check out the material of Anna's dress and the king corrected the child and told her briefly to sit down. I also liked the bit at 2:23 where the little girl forgot and turned her back and the king didn't have to say anything other than that growl and she knew she was in trouble and the king gave her that look and then she went to sit down.

DBM

1y↑1

Rodgers and Hammerstein have Midas' touch! Soulful movies they create that never fails to mesmerize generations after generation!

Manuel Orozco

I was introduced to them with Brandy as Cinderella.

christin DisneyGirl

3y↑16

I just want to say how beautiful this piece is. It has such a lovely yet powerful sound to it.

Franklin Stephen

Hello how are you doing?

EditorOfSL

8y↑3.6K

My Mum was in this show when she was about four - she played the youngest who runs under his legs after this clip is shown!

Fontari

8y↑236

+Medieaval Beabe That is so wonderful! My Dear, It is a true blessing to be attached in any way to such wonderful artistic culture!

Keev the 6th Lord under Christ Jesus

7y↑29

Medieaval Beabe I thought that was a boy

Clinton Laing

6y↑65

And I was the Crown Prince at a major high school production, at 14 (small for my age)... a powerful, enriching experience.

Djed K. W.

6y↑79

My Aunt was also in it too, sadly she passed away last year.

Justin S

6y↑31

Wow what a amazing experience for her 🙂, did she enjoy the production and process of being on stage?.

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Adrian Dominic

4y↑45

The moment the crown Prince entered was so powerful. You knew this kid had power! And Mrs Anna was wise to bow to him.

ColliCub

2y↑8

There's so many wonderful elements to this scene; the colour and lighting, the flawless choreography, the grand burst of music as the Crown Prince enters.... but for me, it's the subtle changes of expression in Anna's face, masterfully performed by Deborah Kerr, showing her delight at meeting each child, and how enchanted she is by their small gestures of kindness and respect... perhaps aware, at the back of her mind, that the King knew all along she wouldn't be able to resist their charm.

Eduardo

1y↑4

Masterpiece, wonderful actors and actresses, amazing performance by everyone. <3

Maria Dolores Ortiz

1y↑1

Maravillosa películas y maravillosos actores ,de los que hay pocos

Paty Martinez

1y↑1

Uns escena magnífica, me encantó!

Louisa

7y↑4.5K

I love how proud he is of his twins. "That's right. Two." LOL

fad

6y↑90

John Jk why excluding china ? I'm sure in ancient china having "a pair of dragon and phoenix twin" (a girl and a boy, that was how they called it) was very auspicious

Roger Whrabbit

6y↑7

Come give John Credit! He's not out of the league to think that way! Quite close to the truth! Rick being too harsh! Like King? LOL! Great movie!A lot to learn!

Sazb B

6y↑35

When they were auditioning for the children triplets turned up but Walter Lang decided against using them. He felt the critics & audience would think Hollywood was over exaggerating again!

becca

6y↑8

Hehe im a twin 🍭😂

dragongirl7978

6y↑61

I live and teach in China. Having twins is a really good thing for most people, because if it's their second pregnancy they get two children, and back when it was a one-child policy it meant they got two. I had a few students who were twins and really happy to have a sibling.

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Saira Malik

4y↑12

Absolutely awesome, one of the master piece of Hollywood films, and Yul Brynner is a legend.

Pamela Hayes

3y↑9

I still get chills when I see that scene. The music is magnificent.

Marsha Lois Camille Philpotts

4y↑13

This is one of my favourite scenes of The King and I, The March of The Princes and The Princesses, they were all The King's children but not the same and had different, distinct personalities and The King knew their differences and didn't treat them the same.

Luis Santiago

3y↑2

The King actually had way more children. But Roger's and Hammerstein's March Of The Siamese Children was pressed for time.

jonathan lucky

5y↑3

My favourite Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Brynner certainly deserved his Oscar And brilliantly combines his authority as king with a regal display of affection and definitely plays this scene with a twinkle in his eye. Incidentally the real king mongkut had over 80 children. I was fortunate to see him do this on stage many years later with Stephanie Lawrence as mrs Anna. You should also checkout the scene where the king dies as the crown Prince abolishes this ceremony.

Manuel Orozco

My favorites of their work are State Fair, Oklahoma and Cinderella

tweetiebird

2y↑7

I’m older and have seen this soo many times. The music in these clips instantly takes me back to the scene and emotions!

Eileen Pollock

6y↑62

As the children successively enter, you see Anna can never go, never leave these children. Yet not a word is said. Beautifully choreographed and played.

Gavan Hill

5y↑8

Eileen Pollock As soon as she is handed the flower she’s a goner.

Retired Stitcher

6y↑5

We enjoyed this fabulous picture on a big screen at the senior center today. So much more enjoyable seeing the rich costumes, beautiful backgrounds, wonderful and powerful acting, terrific music and so much more.

IrishAnnie

3y↑10

They were all so beautiful I started crying! ❤️

Alex Abadi

4y↑19

This show was just magical, no need for expensive digital effects, I remember it as a fairy tale.

Ant James

4y↑5

My late father was a prominent conductor in the Royal marine school of music. He regularly worked with his band on this R&H score.. Wonderful

Judith Ropata

2y↑3

Really love the King & I with Yul Brynner & Debra Kerr - such amazing theatrics - love Rogers & Hammerstein's music always have.

Tom Moncrieff

6y↑144

This is theatre and film talent at its absolute finest. All that happens here actionwise is some children enter, greet their father, meet their new governess and sit down, without dialogue. And yet it is one of the most memorable scenes ever, strangely powerful and moving, filled to the brim with latent meaning. It is all in the direction, the characterisation of the children as instantly recognisable individual personalities, the incredibly subtle psychological communication of two of the screen's greatest ever actors and of course the sumptuous staging and costumes superbly lit and breathtakingly photographed. And of course the magnificent, haunting theme Richard Rodgers wrote for this scene and its lush Hollywood arrangement. It is a masterclass in film-making.

routeman680

3y↑6

Totally agree. Thanks for expressing all that so clearly.

Marie-Flo Reddy

3y↑4

Master class indeed! And cannot be repeated or even make a semblance of from the wokes in Hollywood.

Steven Stone

1y↑3

I have looked for the music for years, where it came from - I had to know. Quite by chance I found a jazz version and led me to this.

Manuel Orozco

1y↑1

This movie made me a fan of the Golden Age of Hollywood

Magnus

44w

I absolutely love this show. Yul was incredible as usual. The youngest of these kids is at least 70 now. Amazing.

Rosey C.

2y↑3

Oh, what a WONDERFUL movie! The story, the stars, the music...Yul Brynner. Be still my heart! 🤗❤️

Kaye Quinn

4y↑5

First time I saw this on tv,it was in 2 parts & for some reason,I never saw the 2nd part. When I finally did,I was so surprised & sad I cried. Never expected it. But so well done. Nobody compares with those legendary performers.

Janine Harrison

5y↑15

I remember being so upset when Yul Brenner passed away. He was an amazing talent!

Carolyn Woodman

Yul. A very talented and charismatic person . X ❤

Kingdom of Dreams ⚔️👑

4y↑46

I love that you don't need subtitles or spoken dialogue to know which child is the crown prince/chosen heir to the throne. The music, the crown prince's stiff and sharp movements, the fact that the english lady bowed to HIM instead of the other way around it. In fact, there isn't any spoken dialogue here. Not even when the king pointed out that he had twins (like duh, we can all see them standing side by side lol). It's a great introduction to the main children to focus on in the film, especially by giving visual cues to remember them by.

khaley37781

7y↑330

The segment ended too soon. there was one more child, a wee one who arrived late, and Brynner picked him up and placed him in the line of children. So sweet.

ddthewolf

4y↑42

I always thought it was funny he almost puts the kid down backwards and has to double check to see he has to turn him around lol

Lady Visa

3y↑10

That's what I came to see I was bummed it was left out!

John Wilson

3y↑12

I always thought there could be subtle differences in headdress designs between concubines so someone could tell whose child was who. This could be why the king paused before setting the last child down.

YarningChick

3y↑8

I knew that was missing! It was such a charming way to let him break the 'king' character for a few seconds to be a father!

Mizzy Zenzei

2y↑1

I thought that was only in the cartoon

Cate Maher Weight Loss Journey

2y↑8

I was so blessed to be able to watch Yul Brynner live in The King & I in Hollywood California. It will be one of the most important moments in my life.

Юлия Рубцова

1y↑4

Ничего не поняла, но как заворожённая смотрела до конца) Очень красиво)😻

Matt Deans

3y↑4

I can watch this clip again and again and always be absolutely charmed and captivated. The music for this moment is sheer genius.

James Goines

5y↑6

Great movie and an awesome production.

This scene showed a father's love and discipline along with his joy and pride for his children.

Mera🌻

4y↑54

As a Thai person I love these costumes it’s beautiful and it’s really real Thai tradition costumes

H. Calvert

3y↑6

He was a great king for your people. He kept colonialism at bay. Siam was never under foreign domination. Well done! 🛕

Dan Hurl

3y↑3

Oh really?? Great!! I always wondered how well they did it as I know absolutely nothing about traditional Thai clothing and I’m glad they weren’t completely horrible or something!!

Nurashikin Binte A. Rahim

3y↑1

i asked. and okay, i will listen

ka151515

3y↑3

@Dan Hurl King Mongkut sent his emissaries to British and French royal court. wrote letter for offering help to President Buchanan

ksol1460tv

1y↑1

@ka151515 By the time the letter arrived, Lincoln was president, so he answered!

Alison O'Connor

9y↑527

I love how even though he has to act stately he still manages to act like a father superb acting from one of the best Russian show actors.

Whitefeather

6y↑6

Mongolian

Krista Vrapi

6y↑18

He wasn't Russian, or Mongolian...i saw his bio on Amazon. He liked confusing people amour where he came from to add mystery to himself

Mary Williams

@Krista Vrapi What was he then?

2degucitas

5y↑27

@Mary Williams
He was born in Russia. His mother was part Buryat (Mongolian) and his father had Swiss heritage.

musicathena

5y↑27

@2degucitas He was born in Vladivostock, which is, indeed, in Russia and is an Asian city. He was, indeed, of Mongol heritage (Buryat). Because Vladivostock has such a long history under its Chinese name, many Chinese people still take it to be Chinese, but it is Russian. To add to the confusion, Brynner lived for almost 10 years in Harbin, China when he was young. But he was born in Russia, very near the border. So the previous commentators were correct. (All info here can be found on Wikipedia under his name.)

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M

4y↑5

Those costumes! The extras must have felt special getting their own individual one. Brynner's top and shoes 1:59 3:03
those combinations of colours
2:49 the two dresses on the right...light blue, red arms...beautiful checks and classy jewelry - this could be a cool extraordinary outfit for an award show.

Christine Butler

1y↑1

Mad respect to the costumers!

mothershelper1981

3y↑24

The Look of Love In Her Eyes when she sees the children for the first time.

jack Wittenbrink

5y↑3

Why is this sequence so irresistible? Amazing. makes one contemplate what a stark contrast exists between what we wish the world could be and what it actually is at times. Intense to think about.

GeorgiaJen

3y↑6

This is a Richard Rodgers tour de force. This piece conveys--simultaneously--majesty, the exotic allure of the Far East, humor, and playfulness.

Luis Santiago

A very good and spot on assessment. This was the true genius of much of their output. They applied the same magic to the Sound Of Music, Flower Drum Song, and South Pacific.

dtrix10kc

6y↑253

Unfortunately, movies like this are no longer made. The King and I is an exquisite masterpiece and Yul Brynner was perfect as the king. Beautiful scene.

Juliaflo

6y↑11

Yul Brynner WAS and forever will BE The King.

routeman680

4y↑4

I would rather no one tried to remake this film. It is perfect. I just watched a bit of the 2018 Godzilla movie. Not bad concept, plot or effects, but all CGI, loud noises and inaudible mumbling dialog. No acting required and no class.

MARIPOSA

4y↑4

Yul was chosen for this film because he somewhat looks Asian . . .

filip chung

3y↑3

How about the one with Jodie Foster!

David Thaler

3y↑1

@filip chungAnna and the King. Didn't see it, but I know it wasn't a musical.

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Rebecca Barclay

3y↑31

One of the best scores ever in Movie History!

oldrocker74

3y↑1

I think this was one of Yul Brynner's best performances!

Fiona Me

5y↑3

One of my favourite movies of all time. ❤️

Quick Works

3y↑2

Hadn’t heard this song in decades! How beautiful and touching!

Stephen Baer

1y↑1

I was in a stage play of this along with 3 of my siblings and 2 of my siblings were on the casting crew too.This was in The Summer of '76 so watching this brings back these memories too.

Guillermo Navas

1y↑1

Amo esta serie

ohsnapiam59

9y↑551

Love this music. And when his son, the heir, struts out...Marvelous!

inez mickel

6y↑20

ohsnapiam59.
Lol that walk was tough !😂

Gnirol Namlerf

6y↑22

ohsnapiam59
Yes, he already has the swagger down. Why does the crown prince enter in the middle, though? Is there an explanation for this?

Mariette Ferreira

6y↑3

I close my eyes during that, just focus on the majestic music

SonshineLady

6y↑9

@Gnirol Namlerf - I always wondered that as well - maybe just because it went with the music score.

Lux Borealis

4y↑7

Gnirol Namlerf
They are introduced in ascending age for the males, then descending age for the female children.

TheKelJacob

1y↑2

One of my most favorite pieces of music.

Kerry Christensen

3y↑5

I loved this scene as a kid! 😁

The Great Presenter

3y↑8

I doubt that this will be shown again but it's such a beautiful musical and lessons learned

Martha Canady

Yeah it will suffer the fate of all great movies on the chopping block of the woke generation. So sad.

Sapphire Star

3y↑1

@Martha Canady To be fair, this movie did use too many negative stereotypes for Thai people. It's biggest problem was it gave off the old "British way is superior" attitude. Though given this was made in the 50's, it's something that can't be helped.

Just remember, a lot of the old great movies were made with racist attitudes if they involved non white people. Good example is the 1963 Cleopatra; as good of an actress Elizabeth Taylor was, she should not of played Cleopatra. For starters, no one in a hot climate like Egypt would have lily white skin unless they stayed indoors all the time. Light skinned people tend to get a nice tan if they stayed there long enough. Also, half of her outfits weren't even Egyptian or even anything that would look from that time. This isn't about the old "Egyptians were black" argument, that movie was just insulting to Egyptian culture as a whole.

ksol1460tv

@Martha Canady The Thai people have always hated Anna Leonowens' lies and racism in her books, and consider these films horrible, almost sacreligious stereotypes. I guess they're woke too?!

Kathryn Bruchhauser

2y↑4

These kids are absolutely adorable and so lovely !! It seems like they had a good time making this movie !! I hope they were as happy all the time as they seem in this scene !!

Franklin Stephen

Hi how are you doing?

Andreia S

1y↑1

Filme maravilhoso!

Bob OBrien

7y↑473

I was 16 in 1956... I was an usher at the local movie theatre...saw this movie 72 times...still love the music!

Manuel Orozco

6y↑11

Bob OBrien That's wonderful to hear. Sometimes I wish I can travel back to the 50's even though being born in the 90's myself.

Riju

5y↑1

lucky. 72 times. XD

Alienor

Lucky you!!

M Tower

4y↑1

I believe I've at least tied with you on how many times I've watched it. I know every word they are going to say as well as all the songs. Yul Brynner was my "all time favorite" KING!

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Jean marc Guiriato

1y↑1

C’était magnifique a regarder cette série.

CoolCucumber37

32w

I like how the king, though he was strict, he deep down cared about his children. As he wasn’t entirely annoyed about the one which made a mistake, and just gave an exaggerated look of shock, and he gave a smile to the one who was sad when they didn’t let him hug them, and he was very gentle with the youngest.

Ana Claudia Ana Lua

Seria ótimo esse épico na Netflix em português Brasil 👍

Hannah Hamilton

1y↑4

Love he facial expressions for each of his children. His eldest son/heir. The little girl who wanted a hug, but then he didn't allow it, then at the end there was a reassuring smile from father to daughter. The youngest young who tugged his pants. Cute the little girl who gave Ms Anna a pink flower :)

The Insuranc3 Librarian

29w

Me and my mom use to love watching this movie. She passed away in April and watching this scene brings back so many good memories. I love this scene, their garments were so amazing and detailed 🤍

Melissa Wood

8y↑43

Always sends shivers down my spine when the music begins for the prince andthe prince walks in!

Franklin Stephen

Hello how are you doing?

Alex Pate

5y↑4

This will pop in my head randomly. The theme. I asked a friend if this ever happens (why would it...). His girlfriend has never seen this but recognizes this. The world is slightly better than I thought a few minutes ago

Barbara Woodbury

3y↑4

I loved this scene, how could any resist those beautiful children!

Thomas Lombardo

4y↑5

My mother loved musicals and this was one of her favorites. 💛🙏

Ian Bedwell

27w

I was newly married and had the rear privilege of seeing him in the stage version in Seattle. He just commanded such stage presence without being over the top, a memory I will treasure always.

Fe Cecilia Paredes

44w

My childhood favorite movie:) along with the sound of music:) such a wonderful movie:) ❤❤❤

Leananshae

9y↑57

Gives me happy chills every time I watch this scene. This man so obviously loves his family. That's completely heartwarming to me.

AM Hunter

3y↑2

Absolute bliss - I LOVE this movie.

Sandra Regina

Amei este belíssimo filme! Até sonhei com Yul Brinner
.Apaixonante e encantador. Vale a pena rever cada "take"....Ai.. ai...saudades
Beijos a todos.

Noel Espirtu

4y↑5

Fabulous orchestra. Love when the french horns come in full wind

Jen Erhart

35w

The thing that has always caught me about this scene is that even through the formality and solemnity of the procession, almost all of the children had smiles for Anna.

edileine teodoro

4y↑2

Amooo demais esse filme, profundamente

Roger Green

6y↑21

I was never a great lover of Musical films, except this one. When I first saw it back in 1957 at the local picture theater, I was awestruck by it as were my parents, brother and sister. It was a remarkable and overwhelmingly enjoyable film.

Némesis Paiva

5y↑2

Qué recuerdos maravillosos de mi juventud!Adoro esa película y me emociona ver de nuevo a Yul!!!

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carefulpilgrim

3y↑5

I have always loved this music - love how Disney used it to introduce the siamese cats in Lady and the Tramp: " We are Siamese if you ple--ase; we are Siamese if you don't please!"