The Inn of the Sixth Happiness love or "the one who loves people" as she has grown to love the people dearly. She continues to be regarded as a national hero. Gladys Aylward was deeply upset by the inaccuracy of the film. Although she found herself a figure of international interest thanks to the popularity of the film and television and media interviews, Aylward was mortified by her depiction in the film and the many liberties it took. The tall, Swedish Ingrid Bergman was inconsistent with Aylward's small stature, dark hair and cockney accent. The struggles of Aylward and her family to affect her initial trip
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness column of children, led by Aylward, marching into the town, singing the song "This Old Man" to keep up their spirits. For the production of "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness" 20th Century Fox rented space at MGM British Studios Borehamwood, where the Chinese villages were built on the backlot, with location scenes filmed in Nantmor, near Beddgelert in North Wales. A gold-painted statue of Buddha that was used on a set for the film is now located in the Italianate village of Portmeirion, North Wales. Sean Connery was considered for the role of Captain Lin. His screen test can