The Gift of the Magi

by Monterey Video

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Director:Scott Mansfield
Release Date:2004-08-10
Label:Monterey Video
UPC:012233167825
Binding:DVD
Published By:Monterey Video
ASIN:B000286RN4
Category:DVD

Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions

Description

"One dollar and eightyseven cents. And the next day would be Christmas." And so we begin O. Henry's best known and timeless story, which stands as a shining example of O. Henry's writing at its best. For in it we have the simplicity of concept, the irony of circumstance, and the charming surprise at the end...which we won't reveal here. It's a wonderful romantic tale of a young married couple who have little money to buy each other Christmas presents. And so she cuts off and sells her beautiful hair...

Written By: Adapted for the Screen & Directed by Scott Mansfield (from the O. Henry short story)

Starring: Rosemary Deleonardis, Kiah Gordon, David A. Silverstein, Linda Stiegler, Adrienne Storrs

Directed By: Adapted for the Screen & Directed by Scott Mansfield (from the O. Henry short story)

DVD Extras:
Read the story
Author bio
Discussion topics

WINNER! 2002 Bronze Award Houston International Film Festival
WINNER! 2002 Parents' Choice Approved Award
WINNER! 2002 Bronze Telly Award
WINNER! 2002 Kids First! Award
FINALIST 2002 Benjamin Franklin Award

Customer Reviews

classic - Reviewed on 2006-02-28
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3 customers found this review helpful, 3 did not.

This short film is a timeless portrayal of selfless love and compassion in the "true" spirit of the Christmas season. It should be in everyone's video, CD collection.
Confusion - Reviewed on 2005-12-22
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4 customers found this review not to be helpful.
The descriotion said it had George Wendt in it and he's nowhere to be found. Also the director listed was different. I already ahd this video and thought I was getting a different and hopefully better version of the story. I felt ripped off.
Disappointing - Reviewed on 2003-12-27
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18 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

The O'Henry story is wonderful, but this depiction doesn't do it justice. Perhaps, this is one of those stories that does not translate well to film. It seemed as though this was a production put on by a theater company in a small town. Also, be aware that running time for this video is just twenty minutes, which makes it a pretty expensive videotape.
Had high hopes - Reviewed on 2003-12-19
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9 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.

This video production does not do justice to O. Henry's great story. I hope someday to find one that does.
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