The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958): Cast & Plot
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness is a 1958 war drama directed by Mark Robson, starring Ingrid Bergman as Gladys Aylward, Robert Donat and Moultrie Kelsall. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 38m (158 min)
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness About?
The premise of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Starring Ingrid Bergman, the film follows Englishwoman Gladys Aylward, destined for China. Denied a missionary posting, she works as a domestic, saves enough to travel to a remote village, runs an inn, serves as foot inspector, advises the Mandarin and wins Captain Lin Nan's love. When Japan invades, she risks everything to protect Chinese children.
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- female protagonist
- china
- missionary
- based on true story
- manipulative female
- briton abroad
- interracial relationships
- child
- bare chested man
- british actor plays a chinese character
- german actor plays a chinese character
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
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- mandarin
- friendship
- prison
- prison riot
- world war two
- violence
- self sacrifice
- refugee
- orphanage
- military occupation
- mediation
- bombing
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Cast & Characters
Ingrid Bergman leads the cast as Gladys Aylward, with Robert Donat as The Mandarin of Yang Cheng and Moultrie Kelsall as Dr. Robinson. Directed by Mark Robson; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Robson
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Ingrid Bergman as Gladys Aylward -
Robert Donat as The Mandarin of Yang Cheng - Moultrie Kelsall as Dr. Robinson
- Ronald Squire as Sir Francis Jamison
Also Starring in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
· 12 more- Lian-Shin Yang Woman with Baby
- Athene Seyler Jeannie Lawson
- Peter Chong Yang
- Joan Young Sir Francis' cook
- Curd Jürgens Capt. Lin Nan
- Burt Kwouk Li
- Richard Wattis Mr. Murfin
- Tsai Chin Sui-Lan
- Noel Hood Miss Thompson
- Edith Sharpe Secretary at China Inland Mission
- Michael David Hok-A
- Edwina Carroll
More from Mark Robson
More films directed by Mark Robson, best-rated first: Peyton Place, Earthquake, Valley of the Dolls and Avalanche Express.
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Plot Summary
What happens in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rejected for her lack of formal education, Gladys Aylward Ingrid Bergman is given a chance to prove herself when Dr. Robinson Moultrie Kelsall helps her secure a position in the home of Sir Francis Jamison Ronald Squire, a veteran explorer with connections in China. Over months, she scrimps and saves enough to buy a ticket for the Trans-Siberian route, choosing the perilous overland path that’s cheaper but far riskier. Sir Francis also reaches out to his longtime friend in China, the veteran missionary Jeannie Lawson Athene Seyler, who agrees to take Gladys on as an essential assistant at her mission in Yangcheng.
Full summary
The whole story of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, scene by scene
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “A Morada da Sexta Felicidade” and “A Pousada da Sexta Felicidade”.
- Also known as
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- A Morada da Sexta Felicidade
- A Pousada da Sexta Felicidade
- Die Herberge zur sechsten Glückseligkeit
- Το Πανδοχείον της 6ης Ευτυχίας
- Το Πανδοχείο της 6ης Ευτυχίας
- Το Πανδοχείον της Έκτης Ευτυχίας
- Το Πανδοχείο της Έκτης Ευτυχίας
- 六番目の幸福
- 여섯 번째의 행복
- La locanda della sesta felicità
- L'Auberge du sixième bonheur
- Die Herberge zur 6. Glückseligkeit
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- El albergue de la sexta felicidad
- 六福客栈
- A Hatodik Boldogság fogadója
- פונדק האושר השישי
- 六福客棧
- La posada de la sexta felicidad
- 여섯번째 행복의 여관
- منزلگاه ششمین خوشبختی
- Постоялый двор шестой степени счастья
- Värdshuset Sjätte Lyckan
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The Inn of the Sixth Happiness FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
When was The Inn of the Sixth Happiness released?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness was released on December 11, 1958.
Who directed The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness was directed by Mark Robson.
More films by Mark Robson Who is in the cast of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness stars Ingrid Bergman as Gladys Aylward, Robert Donat as The Mandarin of Yang Cheng and Moultrie Kelsall as Dr. Robinson, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Inn of the Sixth Happiness have a post-credit scene?
No. The Inn of the Sixth Happiness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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