|
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) 7.1
All her life Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn the money to ... See full summary » Director:Mark Robson |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
Share this Rating
Title: The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Patton
(1970)
Certificate: GP
Biography
|
Drama
|
History
Director:
Franklin J. Schaffner
Stars:
George C. Scott,
Karl Malden,
Stephen Young
The Pianist
(2002)
Biography
|
Drama
|
History
Director:
Roman Polanski
Stars:
Adrien Brody,
Emilia Fox,
Frank Finlay
Reach for the Sky
(1956)
Biography
|
Drama
|
War
Director:
Lewis Gilbert
Stars:
Kenneth More,
Muriel Pavlow,
Lyndon Brook
The Wings of Eagles
(1957)
Biography
|
Drama
|
War
Director:
John Ford
Stars:
John Wayne,
Dan Dailey,
Maureen O'Hara
Born on the Fourth of July
(1989)
Biography
|
Drama
|
War
Director:
Oliver Stone
Stars:
Tom Cruise,
Raymond J. Barry,
Caroline Kava
PT 109
(1963)
Biography
|
Drama
|
War
Director:
Leslie H. Martinson
Stars:
Cliff Robertson,
Ty Hardin,
James Gregory
The Gallant Hours
(1960)
Biography
|
Drama
|
War
Director:
Robert Montgomery
Stars:
James Cagney,
Dennis Weaver,
Ward Costello
Biography
|
Drama
|
War
Director:
Otto Preminger
Stars:
Gary Cooper,
Charles Bickford,
Ralph Bellamy
The Diary of Anne Frank
(1959)
Biography
|
Drama
|
History
Director:
George Stevens
Stars:
Millie Perkins,
Joseph Schildkraut,
Shelley Winters
Schindler's List
(1993)
Biography
|
Drama
|
History
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Stars:
Liam Neeson,
Ben Kingsley,
Ralph Fiennes
Pride of the Marines
(1945)
Biography
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Delmer Daves
Stars:
John Garfield,
Eleanor Parker,
Dane Clark
Biography
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Henry King
Stars:
William Holden,
Jennifer Jones,
Torin Thatcher
Edit
Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Ingrid Bergman | ... |
Gladys Aylward
|
|
| Curd Jürgens | ... |
Capt. Lin Nan
(as Curt Jurgens)
|
|
| Robert Donat | ... |
The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
|
|
 |
Michael David | ... |
Hok-A
|
|
|
Athene Seyler | ... |
Jeannie Lawson
|
|
|
Ronald Squire | ... |
Sir Francis Jamison
|
|
|
Moultrie Kelsall | ... |
Dr. Robinson
|
|
|
Richard Wattis | ... |
Mr. Murfin
|
|
|
Peter Chong | ... |
Yang
|
| Tsai Chin | ... |
Sui-Lan
|
|
|
|
Edith Sharpe | ... |
Secretary at China Inland Mission
|
|
|
Joan Young | ... |
Sir Francis' cook
|
|
|
Lian-Shin Yang | ... |
Woman with Baby
|
|
|
Noel Hood | ... |
Miss Thompson
(as Noël Hood)
|
| Burt Kwouk | ... |
Li
|
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
All her life Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn the money to send herself to a poor, remote village. There she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as "foot inspector", advising the local Mandarin and even winning the heart of mixed race Captain Lin Nan. But Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives. Based on a true story. Written by A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net>
Taglines:
Love had suddenly come to her under the China sky...love for this Eurasian soldier who now pressed his earthy, Oriental skin against her own...Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
19 December 1958 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
A Hatodik Boldogság fogadója See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Gladys Aylward: My name is Gladys Aylward. I've written to the head of the missionary society. His reply stated that he'd see me if I ever came to London. If he's busy, I can wait.
See more »
(uncredited)
Music by Arthur Sullivan and lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould
Sung by Ingrid Bergman on the Trans-Siberian Train
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
This was Robert Donat's last film, he died during its making. In the scene where he is saying goodbye to Gladys as the elders prepare to take their leave of the city, he says as though he was prophesying his death, "I fear we shall never see each other again." See more »Goofs
The captain is talking with Gladys and says that someone will listen to anything for an extra bowl of rice. The story takes place in northern China and rice is only eaten in southern China. Noodles made from wheat was the mainstay of the Chinese diet in the north. Later in the film it appears Gladys takes a serving of rice from a large pot, and lastly on the journey with the children they come across some uncooked rice which Gladys picks it up. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Gladys Aylward: My name is Gladys Aylward. I've written to the head of the missionary society. His reply stated that he'd see me if I ever came to London. If he's busy, I can wait.
See more »
Crazy Credits
The opening title card reads: "This story is based upon the life of Gladys Aylward, a woman of our time, who was, and is dedicated to the simple, joyful and rare belief that we are all responsible for each other." See more »Soundtracks
"Onward Christian Soldiers"(uncredited)
Music by Arthur Sullivan and lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould
Sung by Ingrid Bergman on the Trans-Siberian Train
See more »
Once more, in this film as she had in her earlier films, Ingrid Bergman proves she was "A PERFECT ACTRESS!" In this film, "Inn of the Sixth Happiness," she plays Englishwoman Gladys Aylward who knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary she worked and saved her money until she had enough to go on her own. Once there, she meets up with people who manage to help her through her first days. Then, she is nearly all alone and must make it or leave China. She stays. Eventually, just as WW2 is breaking out, she rescues over 100 children and takes them to freedom.
Again, I repeat, it clearly shows Ingrid Bergman as a perfect actress. She shows her talent and charm all through this film and it is one everyone in the family can watch and appreciate. I highly recommend it.