Movie Description
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
(1958)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Gladys Aylward
Capt. Lin Nan
Li
The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
Sui-Lan
Mr. Murfin
Jeannie Lawson
Sir Francis Jamison
Hok-A
Yang
Sir Francis' cook
Miss Thompson
Dr. Robinson
Secretary at China Inland Mission
Woman with Baby
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Facts
Original TitleThe Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-11-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 38m
Production Companies20th Century Fox
Genres
- War
- Drama
