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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)

Director(s) Mark Robson
Producer(s) Buddy Adler
Top Genres Biographical, Drama, Epic, War
More Films Directed by Mark Robson More Films Produced by Buddy Adler More Films from 1958 More Films from the 1950s Top Classic Movies of the 1950s

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Overview:

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) was a Biographical - Drama Film directed by Mark Robson and produced by Buddy Adler.

Academy Awards 1958 --- Ceremony Number 31 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best DirectorMark RobsonNominated
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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)

By Beatrice on Sep 19, 2016 From Flickers in Time

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Directed by Mark Robson Written by Isobel Linnart from a novel by Alan Burgess 1958/USA Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation First viewing/Netflix rental This is an overlong but solid drama about faith and endurance, featuring the always radiant Ingrid Bergman. Th... Read full article

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness: Joy, Sadness and Love

By Virginie Pronovost on Oct 24, 2015 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

Some movies are so good, so good that it should be illegal. The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, directed by Mark Robson in 1958, is one of them. It would be impossible for me to describe how much I love this film, from the beginning to the end. There isn’t a moment in this 2h30’s film that I... Read full article

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)

on Feb 20, 2014 From Journeys in Classic Film

The 1950s saw an uptick in movies located in China; I’m unsure as to the historical context behind this trend, so feel free to elucidate in the comments.  With truncated historical background and outdated, borderline racist stereotypes, I always get nervous before popping in a classic film de... Read full article

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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Quotes:

Gladys Aylward: You're confusing me.
The Mandarin: Many people are confused these days.
[Robert Donat's final line in his final film]
The Mandarin: We shall not see each other again, I think. Farewell, Jen-Ai.
[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 Inn of the Sixth Happiness Facts
The real Gladys Aylward (1902 - 1970), born in London, was a former domestic turned missionary in China, best known for her work with children. She became a Chinese citizen in 1936. Four years later, despite being in ill health herself, she shepherded over 100 children over the mountains to safety at the height of the Sino-Japanese war. In 1958, the year this film was released, she founded a children's home in Taiwan, which she continued to run until her death. Known in China as "Ai-weh-deh", or "Virtous One", she continues to be regarded as a national heroine.
The real Gladys Aylward was reportedly very embarrassed at the romantic part of the film. She did fall in love with a Chinese soldier but they never married and it was very brief.
Robert Donat's last film.
Buddy Adler's last production. He died July 12, 1958, which was shortly before this movie was released.
Average Shot Length (ASL) = 6.8 seconds
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