Inn Of The Sixth Happiness
1958
A drama which centres around missionary Gladys Aylward who leads a group of children to safety. Read more
| Starring | Ingrid Bergman, Curt Jurgens, Robert Donat |
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| Director | Mark Robson |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Ingrid Bergman's screen appeal was usually based on the vulnerability of her characters, so for her to present the tenacity and courage of Gladys Aylward, the domestic servant who set out to bring Christianity to the peasants of China, was a considerable challenge. It's a glamorised portrayal (and one with which Aylward was not completely satisfied), but it's also a gritty and completely sympathetic performance, backed by some exceptional support playing, notably from Athene Seyler. In the last film of a distinguished career, Robert Donat is heartbreaking as a kindly mandarin, but the spirits are sent soaring by the final chorus of “Nick knack paddy wack”.
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Romanticized biopic of Gladys Aylward, with lots of children, a happy ending, and everyone sensationally miscast. Somehow it all works, even North Wales standing in for China.
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The renowned story of Gladys Aylward (played by Bergman), an ex-housemaid who became a missionary in China in the... read more on Time Out
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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Not a 'missionary film'!
I guess on paper - 'a movie about a missionary, filmed in 1958' - this wouldn't look too promising. You'd expect something filmed in black and white, with a strong evangelistic message. But such fears would be totally unfounded. Yes it's about a 'missionary' to China - Gladys Aylward - and her struggle, initially in London, to be allowed to do what she felt called to do despite the powers-that-be saying she wasn't 'qualified'. But there are spectacular colour shots of the Chinese countryside; it's a great introduction to historic 'issues' in China, from the foot-binding of girls to local diseases to prison riots to the war with Japan; it's a suspenseful, 'Pied-Piper' style story as Gladys attempts to lead a horde of orphaned children to safety; there's a great deal of adventure and there's even - perhaps surprisingly - a romantic sub-plot; and, of course, she proves all her critics wrong. But I've told you too much already. Watch it! It's a must-see movie. And you won't get bored: it ends suddenly (though satisfactorily), with the viewer wanting more.
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superb
i just love this film despite seeing it numerous time it is just amazing.
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inn of sith happiness
brilliant film made me cry sad in some places its a lovely film about courage heartache you must watch this
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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Wonderful
Ingrid Bergman is simply wonderful in this story of bravery and determination.
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inn of sith happiness
brilliant film made me cry sad in some places its a lovely film about courage heartache you must watch this
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Not a 'missionary film'!
I guess on paper - 'a movie about a missionary, filmed in 1958' - this wouldn't look too promising. You'd expect something filmed in black and white, with a strong evangelistic message. But such fears would be totally unfounded. Yes it's about a 'missionary' to China - Gladys Aylward - and her struggle, initially in London, to be allowed to do what she felt called to do despite the powers-that-be saying she wasn't 'qualified'. But there are spectacular colour shots of the Chinese countryside; it's a great introduction to historic 'issues' in China, from the foot-binding of girls to local diseases to prison riots to the war with Japan; it's a suspenseful, 'Pied-Piper' style story as Gladys attempts to lead a horde of orphaned children to safety; there's a great deal of adventure and there's even - perhaps surprisingly - a romantic sub-plot; and, of course, she proves all her critics wrong. But I've told you too much already. Watch it! It's a must-see movie. And you won't get bored: it ends suddenly (though satisfactorily), with the viewer wanting more.
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superb
i just love this film despite seeing it numerous time it is just amazing.
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inn of sith happiness
brilliant film made me cry sad in some places its a lovely film about courage heartache you must watch this
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Wonderful
Ingrid Bergman is simply wonderful in this story of bravery and determination.
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brilliant
I really enjoyed this movie as I liked the main character who was a very determined lady. Nothing would stand in her way. It was very sad in some parts as well. I think for the age of the movie it is still very good to watch.
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Absolute classic Ingrid Bergman
I remembered watching this film when very young and it has always stayed in my mind. It has probably been 20yrs+ since then and watching it again - still loved it. It is Ingrid Bergman at her best. A heroic story.
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Fantasy history
Charming but dated. interesting piece of actual history but too romantic to have real credibility. Good sunday afternoon family ent though.
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Heartrending
Wonderful film. It kept both of us riveted.
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0 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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citizen
This film is alright for it's age.
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Ingrid Bergman's screen appeal was usually based on the vulnerability of her characters, so for her to present the tenacity and courage of Gladys Aylward, the domestic servant who set out to bring Christianity to the peasants of China, was a considerable challenge. It's a glamorised portrayal (and one with which Aylward was not completely satisfied), but it's also a gritty and completely sympathetic performance, backed by some exceptional support playing, notably from Athene Seyler. In the last film of a distinguished career, Robert Donat is heartbreaking as a kindly mandarin, but the spirits are sent soaring by the final chorus of “Nick knack paddy wack”.
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Romanticized biopic of Gladys Aylward, with lots of children, a happy ending, and everyone sensationally miscast. Somehow it all works, even North Wales standing in for China.
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The renowned story of Gladys Aylward (played by Bergman), an ex-housemaid who became a missionary in China in the... read more on Time Out
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