A Night to Remember is a 1958 British historical disaster film, directed by Roy Ward Baker. It is adapted from the 1955 book by Walter Lord, about the sinking of the RMS Titanic on 15 April 1912, after it struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage. Written by Eric Ambler, the film depicts the events of the night in a documentary style in considerable detail.^[5] It stars Kenneth More as the ship's Second Officer Charles Lightoller and features Michael Goodliffe, Laurence Naismith, Kenneth Griffith, David McCallum and Tucker McGuire.

A Night to Remember was filmed at Pinewood Studios from October 1957 to March 1958. The production team, supervised by producer William MacQuitty, used blueprints of the ship to create authentic sets, while Fourth Officer Joseph Boxhall and ex-Cunard Commodore Harry Grattidge worked as technical advisors on the film. Its estimated budget of up to £600,000 made it the most expensive film made in Britain up to that time.^[4] The film's score was written by William Alwyn.

Released on 3 July 1958, A Night to Remember was widely praised for its sets, soundtrack, cinematography, historical accuracy and performances; it won the 1959 "Samuel Goldwyn International Award" at the Golden Globe Awards. Among the many films about the Titanic, A Night to Remember is regarded highly by Titanic historians and survivors for its accuracy, despite its modest production values compared with the 1997 film Titanic.

Dear friends and colleagues,

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for the role you played in bringing this wonderful project to life. What began as an idea shaped by mentorship, generosity, and shared values is now complete, thanks to your collective support. Through your generosity, commitment, and trust, we were able to purchase everything on the equipment and resource list that Dr. Lily and I crafted together. Seeing that shared vision fully realized is both humbling and deeply rewarding.

I want to offer my sincere thanks to the Mae Tao Clinic staff, whose daily work and insight grounded this project in real clinical need. A very special thank you to Dr. Lily, whose leadership, clarity, and partnership shaped the project from the very beginning — this work would not exist in its current form without her guidance and collaboration.

I am profoundly grateful to the Barber Foundation and to Dr. John Cowan, whose generous support as our two largest donors made this project possible. I would also like to extend special thanks to Don Polk, whose leadership was instrumental in coordinating and championing the Rotary Club’s involvement from the beginning. My sincere appreciation as well to Dr. Cynthia for her leadership of the Mae Tao Clinic and for her continued mentorship and encouragement, and to the Rotary Club for your enthusiasm, generosity, and commitment to seeing this work through.

I would also like to apologize that I was unable to attend the ceremony on Wednesday. I was on call and managing patients at the hospital in Ottawa at the time, and I was very sorry to miss being there with many of you to celebrate. Even from afar, it meant a great deal to know the project was being marked and shared together.

This project was inspired by all of you, and I am genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I look forward to continuing my relationships with the Rotary Club, the Barber Foundation, and Mae Tao Clinic in the years to come, and to finding new ways to work together in service, learning, and partnership.

Dear Meghan,

 

Thank you very much for your kind words. It means a great deal to me and to our clinic to see your vision come full circle. The neonatal equipment we now have is truly a lifeline for fragile newborns, reducing mortality and easing the burden on families who might otherwise face overwhelming costs.

 

Your internship work- especially the perinatal reviews and your determination to find solutions- was the spark that inspired this effort. The memory of the very premature twins who had to share one incubator remains with us, and knowing that future babies will now have the care they need is a lasting testament to your dedication.

 

I really remember you and the impact you made here. I hope we will meet again soon, this time you as an OBGYN. It makes me very happy to think of crossing paths again in that way.

 

We are deeply grateful for your role in making this possible. Your contributions continues to strengthen our clinic's capacity to serve migrant and local families, and its impact will echo for years to come.

 

With heartfelt thanks,

Lily