Gladys may aylward 24 february 1902 3 january 1970 was a british evangelical christian missionary to china, whose story was told in the book the small woman, by alan burgess, published in 1957, and made into the film the inn of the sixth happiness, starring ingrid bergman, in 1958. The inn of the sixth happiness rapturous and world premiere 1958 2. Directed by mark robson, who received a nomination for the academy award for best director, the film stars ingrid. In this film, inn of the sixth happiness, she plays. Its a huge cinemascope epic of a film in three acts and like its distant musical cousin the sound of music, it feels rather too long. The second highest grossing film in the year it was released, this is an especially frustrating piece of dodgy big budget yellowface mush in that theres an extraordinary story in there somewhere but its buried under all sorts of hokey sentiment, feelgood schamltz and truly disastrous casting.
With ingrid bergman, robert donat, curd jurgens, michael david. The film was produced by twentieth century fox, and filmed entirely in north wales and england. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 beddgelert, gwynedd, wales, uk himalayas capel curig, conwy, wales, uk himalayas conwy, wales, uk. Mar 18, 2016 ingrid bergman filming the inn of the sixth happiness in snowdonia 10 of 14 actress ingrid bergman seen here on location in beddgelert filming the inn of the sixth happiness. The inn of the sixth happiness was filmed on location in the beddgelert area in 1958. Against the advice of practically everyone, gladys heads into the warravaged interior to spread the christian gospel. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 filming location. The inn of the sixth happiness is a 1958 deluxe color 20th century fox cinemascope film based on the true story of gladys aylward, a tenacious british maid, who became a missionary in china during the tumultuous years leading up to the second world war. I wondered if there was a book that the film was adapted from, and lo and behold, there was. The inn of the sixth happiness was robert donats last film.
Watched the 1958 film, inn of the sixth happiness, starring ingrid bergman, as gladys aylward, and curt jurgens, as capt. Inn of the sixth happiness retains its entertainment value some four. The inn of the sixth happiness by mark robson ingrid. Inn of the sixth happiness retains its entertainment value some four decades after its production, even allowing for the preponderance of occidental actors in oriental roles.
The inn of the sixth happiness movie filming locations. A film based on her life, the inn of the sixth happiness, was released in 1958. The inn of the sixth happiness is based on the story of real. The film, set in interwar china, is based on the true story of the missionary gladys aylward played by ingrid bergman who leads 100 orphans across a treacherous mountain range and away from the invading japanese army. The film is set in china and stars ingrid bergman as an english missionary, gladys aylward, who leads a group of children to safety following a japanese invasion. Chinese village filmed at purpose built set in nantmor. The inn of the sixth happiness was filmed in 1957, and is based on the true story of gladys aylward, a missionary working in china in the. An interesting book and an interesting life indeed. He shifted gears with inn of the sixth happiness 1958, a factbased drama that starred ingrid bergman as an english missionary leading a group of children out of china just before world war ii.
This largescale production, filmed in cinemascope, is an epic, a story which warms the heart, and an absolute inspiration at least in my opinion. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 plot summary imdb. Gladys aylward, the little woman, and chinas inn of the sixth. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The inn of the sixth happiness was filmed in 1957, and is based on the true story of gladys aylward, a missionary working in china in the years.
The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 chinese village. How ingrid bergman brought china to snowdonia north wales live. Filming the inn of the sixth happiness in beddgelert. Gladys aylward, the little woman, and chinas inn of the. The movies twists and turns never feel properly explained, but this is bergmans picture and.
The inn of the sixth happiness is a 1958 20th century fox film based on the true story of gladys aylward, a tenacious british woman, who became a missionary in china during the tumultuous years leading up to the second world war. In 1958, children from liverpools chinese community were used as extras in the inn of the sixth happiness, which starred ingrid bergman. 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. Dec 04, 2011 the inn of the sixth happiness is based on the story of reallife missionary gladys aylward from alan burgess biography the small woman.
The inn of the sixth happiness is long and incredibly dated, but the dazzling performance by bergman is a reason to check it out. The inn of the sixth happiness is a 1958 20th century fox film based on the true story of gladys aylward, a tenacious british woman, who became a missionary. Kanga played himself in this film about britain, india, race and sex. Working from a roadside inn used by mule caravans, she ends up. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 directed by mark. I have just modified one external link on the inn of the sixth happiness. The inn of the sixth happiness fox home video 1958 color 2. Filming the inn of the sixth happiness, nantmor, 1957 youtube. All her life englishwoman gladys aylward knew that china was the place where she belonged. Once more, in this film as she had in her earlier films, ingrid bergman proves she was a perfect actress. The inn of the sixth happiness fills in a lot of the gapes in her life that were not covered by her book, even though i dont believe that he got everything right. Set in the china of the 1930s, the film stars ingrid bergman as reallife missionary gladys aylward.
Itv cymru wales posted 20012015 the inn of the sixth happiness was filmed in 1957, and is based on the true story of gladys aylward, a missionary working in china in the years leading up to world war ii. The inn of the sixth happiness wikipedia directed by mark robson. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 beddgelert, gwynedd, wales, uk himalayas. The inn of the sixth happiness a 20th century fox production was based on the true story of gladys aylward, a cockney british maid who became a missionary in china during the tumultuous years. The film also served to breathe new life into the old childrens nonsense song this old man aka knick, knack, paddywhack. The inn of the sixth happiness based on alan burgess novel the small woman which, in turn, was based on the adventures of a real person, the film has ingrid bergman as a rejected missionary in.
The inn of the sixth happiness 20th century fox, 1958 by mary hutchings. Although she found herself a figure of international interest due to the popularity of the film, and television and media interviews, aylward was mortified by her depiction in. It drew from the book the small woman, by alan burgess. Set in the china of the 1930s, the film stars ingrid bergman as reallife. The inn of the sixth happiness is based on the story of reallife missionary gladys aylward from alan burgess biography the small woman.
Jan 20, 2015 the inn of the sixth happiness was filmed in 1957, and is based on the true story of gladys aylward, a missionary working in china in the years leading up to world war ii. The inn of the sixth happiness movie tv listings and. Sixth happiness is a 1997 british drama film directed by indian director waris hussein. Ingrid bergman filming the inn of the sixth happiness in snowdonia 10 of 14 actress ingrid bergman seen here on location in beddgelert filming the inn of the sixth happiness. When the film the inn of the sixth happiness was being made in north wales, a lot of the children used in the film were from liverpool. The inn of the sixth happiness turner classic movies. Filming the inn of the sixth happiness at beddgelert, 12. The inn of the sixth happiness wikipedia republished wiki 2. The film is set in china and stars ingrid bergman as an english missionary, gladys aylward, who leads a group of children to safety following a.
The inn of the sixth the inn of the sixth happiness is a 1958 20th century fox film based on the true story of gladys aylward, a tenacious british woman, who became a missionary in china during the tumultuous years leading up to the second world war. The inn of the sixth happiness film by robson 1958. Other articles where the inn of the sixth happiness is discussed. Roberts remaining strength, i think its true to say, he gave to this film. Mar 10, 2011 the inn of the sixth happiness 20th century fox, 1958 by mary hutchings. The inn of the sixth happiness mark robson 1958 151min. The inn of the sixth happiness beddgelert past the 1958 film the inn of the sixth happiness was filmed at nantmor and beddgelert in addition to at elstree studios. Filming locations 14 filming dates 1 filming locations. Its superior to love is a manysplendored thing due to a script willing to uncover the reasons for our differences. Oct 25, 2015 the inn of the sixth happiness is a movie that i have grown up with and it is a remarkable story of the unbreakable human spirit and a selfless woman who just wanted to help those less fortunate. The inn of the sixth happiness by mark robson ingrid bergman. February 24, 1902, edmonton, london, united kingdom died. Mar 20, 2016 the inn of the sixth happiness a 20th century fox production was based on the true story of gladys aylward, a cockney british maid who became a missionary in china during the tumultuous years. Images from the set of the inn of the sixth happiness in beddgelert, showing general views of the set.
Extraordinary factbased period drama in which ingrid bergman plays gladys aylward, a domestic servant from liverpool who travelled to 1930s china on a mission to bring christianity to an impoverished and isolated village. Set in preww ii china and based on the true story of gladys aylward, the inn of the sixth happiness is an inspiring film. Gladys may aylward was a britishborn evangelical christian missionary to china, whose story was told in the book the small woman, by alan burgess, published in 1957, and made into the film the inn of the sixth happiness, starring ingrid bergman, in 1958. Long ill with asthmarelated complications which weakened him, a large brain tumor was discovered just before his death and he died of cerebral thrombosis shortly after his scenes were filmed on june 9, 1958. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 at reel classics. Sixth happiness also features performances from souad faress, nina wadia, indira varma, and meera syal. The inn of sixth happiness, directed by mark robson, was filmed on location in the beddgelert area of north wales in 1958.
The story is surprisingly a true one gladys aylward was a british servant who believed her calling was to preach in china. Gladys aylward, the little woman, and chinas inn of the sixth happiness or, more accurately, the inn of the eight happinesses there is a lovely movie, staring ingrid bergman, called the inn of the sixth happiness. The inn of the sixth happiness in snowdonia north wales live. Gladys ingrid bergman is a young british second maid who dreams of going to china as a. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 movies, tv, celebs, and more. The inn of the sixth happiness was filmed in 1957, and is based on the true story of gladys aylward, a missionary working in china in the years leading up to world war ii. The inn of the sixth happiness 1958 rotten tomatoes.
Where was the film the inn of the sixth happiness filmed. Cast and crew descended on north wales in 1958 for the filming of the inn of the sixth happiness near beddgelert. John, and red buttons attend the london opening, while jayne mansfield, mitzi gaynor, robert wagner, and natalie wood can be. How ingrid bergman brought china to snowdonia north. Inn of the sixth happiness 1953 curt jurgens, ingrid bergman duration. Almost a decade removed from the international scandal with roberto rossellini that put a halt to her hollywood career, ingrid bergman made a rather shortlived american comeback with three films. This is an old film made in 1958 starring ingrid bergman and based is china. Movies locations people blog articles site info contact donate. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. British filming locations for the movie the inn of the sixth happiness 1958 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. Portmeirion, gwynedd, wales, uk 6 of 6 found this interesting interesting. Filming the inn of the sixth happiness, nantmor, 1957. Made in 1958 it celebrates the remarkable life of a petite woman, born in 1902 in edwardian england. The inn of the sixth happiness is based on a true story, that of gladys aylward played by the incomparable ingrid bergman and her journey to and altruistic mission work in china in the 1940s, ultimately leading to the protection of scores of children from death in war against japan.