The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

Mark Robson

19582h 38mEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
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1Golden Globe
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Synopsis

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.

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Awards Dominance

1

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  • Promoting International Understanding · Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The
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1959

Academy Awards

0Wins
1Noms
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Directing

Mark Robson

1959

1959

Golden Globes

1Wins
3Noms
◆ Won

Promoting International Understanding

Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The

1959
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Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Robert Donat

1959
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

Ingrid Bergman

1959

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