Review of The King and I (1956) by P?Ofesso? Scha?F — 25 May 2008

I can't say it's good... but the big MGM sets make it hard to say it's bad.

This review of The King and I (1956) was written by P?Ofesso? Scha?F on 25 May 2008.

The King and I has generally received very positive reviews.

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