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 ...
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Cast
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| Ingrid Bergman | ... | Gladys Aylward | |
| Curd Jürgens | ... | Capt. Lin Nan (as Curt Jurgens) | |
| Robert Donat | ... | The Mandarin of Yang Cheng | |
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Michael David | ... | Hok-A |
| Athene Seyler | ... | Jeannie Lawson | |
| Ronald Squire | ... | Sir Francis Jamison | |
| Moultrie Kelsall | ... | Dr. Robinson | |
| Richard Wattis | ... | Mr. Murfin | |
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Peter Chong | ... | Yang |
| Tsai Chin | ... | Sui-Lan | |
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Edith Sharpe | ... | Secretary at China Inland Mission |
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Joan Young | ... | Sir Francis' Cook |
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Lian-Shin Yang | ... | Woman with Baby |
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Noel Hood | ... | Miss Thompson (as Noël Hood) |
| Burt Kwouk | ... | Li | |
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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. Written by A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net>
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china | missionary | manipulative female | briton abroad | bare chested male |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:
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19 December 1958 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
A Hatodik Boldogság fogadója See more »Company Credits
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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.
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(uncredited)
Music by Arthur Sullivan and lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould
Sung by Ingrid Bergman on the Trans-Siberian Train
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The cook speaks Cantonese, a dialect from the Southern part of China. The other Chinese actors in the movie speak Mandarin. 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.
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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
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I love this movie! From the first time I saw it, I dreamed of being a strong and positive influence in the lives I touched. Perhaps not so far away, but even in my own little town such influence is possible. What better role model than that of Gladys Aylward. What a powerful statement that everybody is important, that God loves us all. It is only small men (and women) that divide people up into worthy or unworthy categories. I highly recommend that this film should be in everybody's collection. If your are looking for role models here is a good place to start. Having Ingrid Bergman in the lead is an added bonus. I loved the whole movie. The scenery, the characters,the cast, the photography, the story. Everything about the film makes it well worth your time. Now if they would only make more movies with this much integrity in them today.