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The Gift of the Magi
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The Gift of the Magi

1958-12-09 · 85 min · ★ 8.0

Music · Drama · Family · TV Movie

A musical version of O. Henry's famous Christmas story.

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Directors
George Schaefer
Production companies
Hallmark Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gordon MacRaeGordon MacRaeJames Dillingham Young
Sally Ann HowesSally Ann HowesDella Young
Bea ArthurBea ArthurMrs. Abercrombie
Ray BoyleRay BoyleSkidder
Allen CaseAllen Case
Sally GracieSally Gracie
Tammy GrimesTammy Grimes
Bibi OsterwaldBibi OsterwaldMme. Sofronie
Lee RichardsonLee RichardsonMr. Livingstone
Howard St. JohnHoward St. JohnMr. Spiegel
Mildred Trares
Eli WallachEli WallachNarrator
Bill ZuckertBill ZuckertPoliceman

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