Review of The King and I (1956) by Elizabeth P — 27 Jul 2008

I'm not sure how I feel about this one... visually stunning.

This review of The King and I (1956) was written by Elizabeth P on 27 Jul 2008.

The King and I has generally received very positive reviews.

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