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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
Directed by Mark Robson
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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. Based on a true story.
Rated NR | Length 158 minutes
Actors
Ingrid Bergman | Curd Jürgens | Burt Kwouk | Robert Donat | Tsai Chin | Richard Wattis | Athene Seyler | Ronald Squire | Michael David | Peter Chong | Joan Young | Noel Hood | Moultrie Kelsall | Edith Sharpe | Edwina Carroll | Lian-Shin Yang
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2011 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
I’ve seen portions of this movie so many times in the past that I know I’ve seen the whole thing a dozen times, but never in one sitting.
I rectified that by catching the whole 168 minutes in one sitting on TCM while laid up from leg surgery. It’s a sweeping, heartwarming, and at times heartrending, drama the likes of which we never see anymore, but are perfect for a sick on the couch kind of day.
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