The appointment is a "political surprise" to Taylor, because local hero Smith has no political experience - he is a naturalist, head of the Boys Rangers clubs and editor of their publication: "A Boy Ranger, a squirrel-chaser to the United States Senate?" But the Governor convinces him that Smith is the perfect tool and docile stooge - a politically-square, naive novice who won""t disturb the machine""s political dealings:.She even threatened o return to England, but then disembarked.Anna""s First Audience With the King in the Throne Room:The plucky Anna charged into the massive Throne Room of autocratic King Mongkut (Yul Brynner in a star-making role), who was sitting in his chambers.With the excuse that she "forgot something," Lisa rushes up the stairs to Stefan""s door and knocks, but there is no answer.Pollard), Best Director (Arthur Penn), Best Story and Screenplay (Newman and Benton), and Best Costume Design (Theadora Van Runkle, who later worked onThe Godfather, Part II (1974)).I don""t know how long I""d been working when suddenly I heard a footstep outside.Someone came up on the veranda and said: ""Good evening, can I come in?"" I was startled because I hadn""t heard a car drive up.