The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was where she belonged. Unqualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn 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. Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.
Director:
Mark Robson
Writer:
Isobel Lennart
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Ingrid Bergman as Gladys Aylward |
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Curd Jürgens as Capt. Lin Nan |
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Burt Kwouk as Li |
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Robert Donat as The Mandarin of Yang Cheng |
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Tsai Chin as Sui-Lan |
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Richard Wattis as Mr. Murfin |
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Athene Seyler as Jeannie Lawson |
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Ronald Squire as Sir Francis Jamison |
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Michael David as Hok-A |
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Peter Chong as Yang |
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Joan Young as Sir Francis' cook |
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Noel Hood as Miss Thompson |
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Moultrie Kelsall as Dr. Robinson |
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Edith Sharpe as Secretary at China Inland Mission |
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Edwina Carroll as |
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Lian-Shin Yang as Woman with Baby |
| Writing | Isobel Lennart | Screenplay |
| Writing | Alan Burgess | Novel |
| Directing | Mark Robson | Director |
| Production | Nora Roberts | Casting |
| Sound | Malcolm Arnold | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Ernest Walter | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | John O'Gorman | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Margaret Furse | Costume Design |
| Art | John Box | Art Direction |
| Camera | Robert Walker | Camera Operator |
| Production | Cecil F. Ford | Production Manager |
| Directing | David Middlemas | Assistant Director |
| Production | Buddy Adler | Producer |
| Art | Geoffrey Drake | Art Direction |
| Production | James E. Newcom | Production Supervisor |
| Camera | Freddie Young | Director of Photography |
| Art | Mickey Lennon | Dressing Prop |