Anna Leonowens eccentric Victorian female traveler". The novel was adapted as a hit musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, "The King and I" (1951), starring Gertrude Lawrence and Yul Brynner, which ran 1,246 performances on Broadway and was also a hit in London and on tour. In 1956, a film version was released, with Deborah Kerr starring in the role of Leonowens and Brynner reprising his role as the king. Revived many times on stage (with Brynner starring in revivals until 1985), the musical has remained a favourite of the theatregoing public. The humorous depiction of Mongkut as a polka-dancing despot, as well
Never Say Goodbye (1956 film) Never Say Goodbye (1956 film) Never Say Goodbye is a 1956 American Technicolor drama film directed by Jerry Hopper starring Rock Hudson. The film is loosely based on the play "Come Prima Meglio Di Prima" by Luigi Pirandello. It is a remake of "This Love of Ours" (1945). Dr. Mike Parker departs California to speak at a conference in New York. A widower, he and daughter Suzy have a deal with each other to never actually say goodbye. She remains behind with Miss Tucker, her governess. Having a drink after the conference, a caricature artist, Victor, comes to Mike's table