O'Henry's Full House (1952) full movie | Charles Laughton, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter

[@lechat8736]

Thank you very much for these wonderful uploads. Only a genius comes up with such interesting stories and twists.

[@barbaratipsword5148]

As a kid I heard of "O Henry", but thought it was poetry 😢. I had no idea the lessons learned that he wrote about. Never heard of this book in school ...!!!!! Glad I found out about him !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@terryhorne2582]

If you don't like this movie I'm afraid you're of the wrong age. Last saw this 24 years ago with my brother one rainy afternoon, we both enjoyed it so much & I have been trying to remember it's name ever since. My brother sadly died in 2010, this brought that rainy afternoon back to my memory, thank you.

[@Ourladyrules]

i know how you feel, like when i see movies from the 30's-40's that i watched as a kid with mom, its like her spirit is sitting on the couch with me.

[@NinaSofia_]

❤

[@rosemariemann1719]

@@Ourladyrules There's a lot to be said for the old movies : they put so much more into the stories...sets, costumes, lighting. etc. Sorry you lost your brother in 2010 😢 : cancer got mine, 2002 I dip into You Tube most days, to look for entertaining old films...we are so lucky to be able to see them here. 😊Apart from huge sources of knowledge, here we have one of the best uses for the modern technology😊 🇬🇧😊🥀💙😊🏞️🇬🇧

[@MinhThu-xn2bt]

​@@Ourladyrules That's why we of the wtlw(won't last winter) club cherish these gems of our youth when we watched them with our parents.

[@courtneyraymer6586]

@terryhorne2582 If you don’t like this movie, you don’t like O. Henry. I taught 9th grade English 50+ years ago, his stories were the best sources to “instill the concept of irony”. It’s a gem, and they had some great talent in front of and behind the camera. The opening credits read like a “Who’s Who” of Hollywood’s golden age.

[@michaeldean9338]

God Bless, Mr. Laughton. What a remarkable artist! I can watch and listen to him all day, and never get bored. A true gem of the screen. I'd give practically anything to go back in time, just to watch him perform on stage. Thank you for the upload, Jamie.

[@johngeary5436]

I enjoy Mr. Laughter as well. He's in a film where he is a shopkeeper with daughters and I can't recall the title...that was the first time I saw him and now I search for his films. Thank you for uploading this for our enjoyment.

[@gospel2631]

​@@johngeary5436I remember that movie. Is it the one with the shoe shop?

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

@@gospel2631 Hobson's Choice. Fabulous film.

[@sitarnut]

Me too! A real stage production.. He directed only one film and it was a corker, "Night of the Hunter"... and Quasimodo, who could ever forget....

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

​@@sitarnut I never knew 'Night of Hunter' was directed by Laughton. What a superb and chilling film that is and how pleasing to learn that information! Bob Mitchum never gave a better performance. And wasn't Lilian Gish wonderful? And Shelley Winters...how well did she play that role? So well that she could be said to have reprised it in 1962's 'Lolita' (as the love-hungry, trusting and doomed landlady after whose daughter the wicked Humbert Humbert lusts)...

[@simonharwar8083]

I was reading about Marilyn Monroe and saw "O. Henry's Full House" mentioned . did a search and found this . Oh, what a treasure these short films are . i can' t remember the last time that i felt so good after watching something . I especially loved, "The Last Leaf" . simply amazing . many thanks for posting this . you made a sick old man's day a bit brighter.

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

Anytime Simon, thanks for watching. Good to hear you enjoyed the movie!

[@TQCX9]

Hope you are feeling better Simon

[@fritula6200]

Simon Harwar.... just a lovely comment.

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

Simon Harwar - Well said, sir. I do hope you’re feeling better. Wishing you good health & joy viewing many more of these wonderful old films!

[@mrskenscott9643]

I'm watching this on my Christmas 2024 leave. It's really wonderful.

[@heatherbowlan1961]

What an amazing little dramas , so very enjoyable , that make a person feel all warm inside I don’t no why ,but that’s the great feeling that takes on as I watch these great old classics !😊 Thank you

[@worldupsidedown1]

You said it...I love that feeling when watching these movies, too.

[@Kinkle_Z]

That was unbelievably good! The O'Henry's were wonderful but actually seeing John Steinbeck - unreal!

[@JoeS-e5s]

O'Henry was a very gifted writer as these stories proved. Charles Laughton was priceless in his portrayal and the beautiful Marilyn Monroe made a nice cameo touch. "The Last Leaf" was truly exceptional, the gift of an artist is the most precious gift one can receive. All members of each story were well played making this movie a great one to enjoy. Thanks.

[@birdlynn417]

This movie has so many good liners, I am laughing all throughout. How very clever, our old American movie makers of the past. I miss it all.

[@robertsomers]

"I've been double crossed." Literally LOL'd.

[@johnhaeberle3773]

Don't forget to give OHenry the credit.

[@karinteves1412]

I read O`Henry`s stories as a young girl. What a whit and as enjoyable as ever. And Charles Laughton as well as the rest of the cast are superb. Thank you so much for this trip down memory lane.

[@mikemarley2389]

What a bright star Charles Laughton was and still is.They broke the mould after him.My heart and prayers go out to all of our homeless people in our world.

[@miladydewinter7770]

Charles Laughton's wife, Elsa Lanchester, was one of my favourite actresses

[@johngeary5436]

​@miladydewinter7770 I enjoy her as well..I like her in "Witness for the Prosecution"

[@miriamwilson9542]

LOVE Richard Widmark s crazy laugh in second little film, he was great!!

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

I agree! Richard Widmark is a great actor. He was also really good in 'Don't Bother To Knock'.

[@Kathleen-t8y]

Great set of films 💯😻💓👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@christopherbazemore8972]

Today nothing could remove the sadness, O'Henry came with his collection of great films I thankful.

[@lizlocher3612]

I read these O'Henry short stories as a child in grade school back in the 1960's, n to see them again brings back the warmth n charm of being alive n able to have succh a distinctly enriching education available to me, at that exciting n culturally beautiful n elegant time of existence in this world, which no longer exists for today's young people, makes my fondest memories flood back n make my rather tedious n inexplicably tough life nowadays easier to bear n helps being alone now at 67 yrs old due to the demise of my boyfriend n soulmate of 22 yrs!!! Thanks for posting!!!

[@luckylogger7594]

Oh, dear you're not alone! I'm 63 living in the mountains of Idaho in a 114 year old farm house on open range with the cold wind rattling my single pane windows and a woodfire. I suffer chronic pain and so it's hard to cope with life. These movies are a little piece of heaven. I enjoyed it too but never heard of O' Henry. I was born 1961

[@deborahmulloy3580]

@luckylogger7594

[@deborahmulloy3580]

@luckylogger7594 Single pane windows I remember. You are not alone; from Cheyenne, Wyoming. GOD BLESS YOU WITH GRACE and MERCY. SINCERELY

[@Kathleen-hd4ee]

So nice to meet folks who fell in love with O'Henry in grade school. I was born in '51 and discovered him in 7th grade and got to buy his short stories during a book fair. These films are so wonderful.

[@margaretgilbert2901]

​@@luckylogger7594sending good thoughts. It will get better.

[@maryannsinopoli1751]

You r a kind person for these MM films that r hard to find. Thanks

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words!

[@SANDYMALCOLM-eu2zg]

Brilliant. Actors who can act with long dialogs and who stay in character. Just fabulous. Thank you.

[@dianamarie1652]

This is wonderful seeing Marilyn so pure, beautiful, and natural! Great movie. Thanks for sharing

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

Wasn't she stunning in this? And such great acting chemistry between her and Charles Laughton.

[@DATo_DATonian]

The most beautiful woman America ever produced. "Marilyn Monroe" isn't even a name anymore ... it is a definition of womanly perfection.

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

What a wonderful collection of stories and the actors that made them come to life. Laughton- he said, "They can't censor the gleam in my eye." and, "I have a face like an Elephant's bottom." He was rare. The Last Leaf and The Gift of the Magi are my favorites since childhood. The whole thing is a class act-TY!

[@APetRescue-wc1iw]

The Last Leaf brought a tear to my eye. He had finally found value in his work.

[@rescuepetsrule6842]

@@APetRescue-wc1iw Truly. He gave a woman life, worth much more than fame & fortune, and the author showed this in a beautiful way.

[@colleenwhalen6981]

I decided to watch this because Marilyn Monroe and Anne Baxter starred in this because of their collaboration in the briliant film "All About Eve" co-starring together BUT it was Charles Laughton and Richard Widmark who really dazzled me. Charles Laughton's religious conversion soliloqy was so elegant and tragic full of pathos. Richard Widmark completely transformed himself! The low brow accent, the hyena cackling laugh and such a thoroughly mezmerizing performance! I never wanted this movie to end - never heard of it and just stumbled across this little gem.

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

I've never seen Widmark so good. What incredible acting in this!

[@triplejay793]

I have no idea what all goes into making these movies available (for all I know it involves lime Jello) but I'm so happy y'all do! Thank you wholeheartedly !

[@Cobbmtngirl]

I totally saw it coming…The artist that painted the leaf on the wall. So sweet! I really enjoyed this! Thanks!

[@shycourgette]

Thank you so much for uploading.

[@joycelyn1747]

What a wonderful feel good movie, haven't seen it for many years. Just love nostalgia! Don't make them like that anymore 🙄 Sadly the age of innocence is lost to us forever 🙏🏾 Thanks for sharing 🕊️

[@fatemanusrat3011]

The last leaf and gift of the Magi had me crying :') thank you so much for uploading this

[@Rancher665]

The Last Leaf really made an impression on me. Thanks for reviving an old favorite.

[@peace-yv4qd]

Wonderful movie. I grew up on movies like this.

[@shwicaz]

Oh how wonderful to find this. I only recently discovered the genius actor, Charles Laughton, and my 'youtube hole' I fell down led me here. Bonus points for Marilyn Monroe and Anne Baxter. I will look forward to watching this over the weekend. Thank you so much for making these gems available.

[@lizlocher3612]

The wealth of stories compiled here after watching this elegant grouping of Sir O'Henry prompts me to say once again this Christmas season"Thank You Ever So""!!

[@FreedomSpirit7]

Thank-you for uploading this beautiful classic. All of my favorite actors and actresses during these times. They were seasoned gifted in their craft. Then to see John Steinbeck at the beginning his writing absolutely superb.

[@edwinlipton]

So glad for those of us that were born in an era of great writers, entertainment of quality and actor's with talent. True pioneers of thee industry. Cheers and Merry Christmas! Can't wait too leave the mess we now accept as living life.

[@boga5014]

Thank you for posting....Fred Allen and Oscar Levant together were superb !!

[@catherinemerrill5511]

These are classics! I was so happy to see them. Ì read the original stories in 3rd grade or so, and it was such a reward for reading well!

[@carmenfoote7999]

An excellent series of short stories by a gifted writer, brought to life by a cast of Hollywood greats. Charles Laughton was his usual great self, and the cameo of Marilyn Monroe was pure genius. My favorite was "The Last Leaf", the gift of an artist is the most precious gift one can receive. And Richard Widmark in an unusual role for him and the beautiful tale of a husband and wife, sacrificing for the one they love. Thanks for the posting. Joe S

[@tamcocar3507]

'The Last Leaf' will always be my favorite story of his

[@nelliethursday1812]

Me as well 😢😊

[@tamcocar3507]

@@nelliethursday1812 It's a great life lesson. I wish the kids of today were taught lessons like this that are important when learning how to be a good human being.

[@lolalee7071]

Thank you so much for the upload! We love you Marilyn! God bless you!

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

Anytime! Thank you for watching Lola, i appreciate the support. God bless Marilyn! 😊

[@catherinekeller4230]

Thank you Jamie for posting these wonderful treasures...great acting, and story telling 💥😁

[@sydneyking1619]

I watch this video and I’m very excited about the plans you discussed. Again, you are a wonderful and loving family. I wish and pray things will get easier for you after the winter passes and a renewal of all things will be bountiful.❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@miladydewinter7770]

I've seen the story about the LEAF before -- gave me the chills then, as it has done now.

[@tamarikimani5701]

What LEAF?FILL ME IN😂😂

[@Bildgesmythe]

Beautiful story

[@minkagoldstein9228]

O’Henry was amazing. How he thought of these plots was amazing. I read him as a high school student.

[@HalfAnon07]

Great stories, nice to see such class and grace ,another world.

[@melianna999]

Only in the movies. They just play "great" people, sadly now their biographies tell the ALL.

[@freeSpiritNonna]

It's nice to see those beautiful stories I read as a kid in movies. I am now 62 years old, but they still make my eyes teary. Thanks for uploading!

[@jamesnorton8316]

I never laid eyes on this movie, that came out when I was a lad of four . My eye balls sprang a couple of leaks on the "The Last Leaf", and the "Gift of the Magi". Where has this gem been hiding? Excellent work by Anne Baxter and Jeanne Crain. Very good work by all the other wonder actors and actresses in these great short stories. People who visit the resting place of O' Henry in Asheville, NC, sometimes leave $1.87 at his grave, which the cemetery passes onto the local library. The $1.87 represents change from the purchase of the watch fob, by Jeanne Crain for her hubby. Remember she got a deal!! What a delight to see this great collection of stories. Thanks for posting. I'm a subscriber. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@heatherbowlan1961]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful classic drama! God Bless you and your family, fr, Canada 🇨🇦 😊

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

Anytime Heather. Glad you enjoyed the movie. Thanks for the sweet comment, bless you and your family as well! :)

[@heatherbowlan1961]

@@Jamie_Kerkhofthank you so much !

[@jaygoland4742]

I remember this from when I was a boy. It's a great Christmas time watch. I hope Hollywood goes back to presenting great stories.

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

I loved the little cameo from Warren Stevens as the drug store owner - who played Mr. Kirk Edwards in one of my top 10 favourite movies 'The Barefoot Contessa'.

[@Scampbell-smith]

Thank you Paul 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@VardaAppel-n1s]

I read all of his stories as a young girl, an amazing story teller O'Henry was..

[@edwinlipton]

What. Beautifully written collection! I loved each of them as though,, like children,, each story mine.

[@paulsmith4448]

Brilliant movie!! thank you so much for uploading it Great stories

[@paulamitchell1653]

All great short stories filled with some moral virtue--- humor, sacrifice, or something else.

[@Gizmos457]

Thankyou for this beautiful movie. I truely appreciate it.

[@cheyenneasiafoxe292]

Anything with the great Charles Laughton is a masterpiece....I never miss one...watch them over and over and this one with my female idol Marilyn Monroe!

[@marilynzanetell1005]

I love this movie and have it on dvd. O’Henry wrote the best stories. The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf pierce my heart.

[@macmaccourt]

14:26 - She teared up because he: Called me a Lady." something that needs to be revived. A "Lady" is not a generic term for woman, but one who has dignity, honor, integrity, kindness and charity.

[@monicamccarty8726]

Love watching these short stories ...Charles Laughton was an exquisite actor never heard of Fred Allen or Oscar Levant but enjoyed them tremendously!!! Thank you!

[@JorgeChaireznuñez]

Jajajajajaja , Genial John Steinback , y magnificas y excelentes actrices y actores , director y demás. Gracias por subirlo ! ...y ...Feliz Navidad !

[@debraedgerton8304]

Always wanted to see this movie again😮. That's so much! Queenbee Still Learning 😊

[@cgpyper7536]

Tragic. Heroic. Hilarious. True (Christmas) Love. John Steinbeck with comments on O. Henry. Thank you, Jamie Kerkhof, for this wondrous upload.

[@SteezyMPeezy]

Caught this on the Christmas Day and I had to rewatch

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

There’s a constellation of actors I have always admired, but none more than the late great Charles Laughton: the man was without rival.

[@tothelighthouse9843]

I came here for Mr Steinbeck. And Charles Laughton, who hand-carved one of the greatest films of the 20th century: The Night of the Hunter. That first story, The Cop & the Anthem, could've sprung from the imagination of Frank Capra.

[@VictoriaDixonPence-xy9gw]

Enjoyed these so much...great quality film😂

[@lorraineniess116]

Awesome !.....thank you for posting.

[@anglophils645]

My favorite film starring Charles Laughton is "Hobson's Choice," from 1954. Check it out, it's great!

[@pattimccord6372]

I love all these old movies. Charles Laughton is one of my favorites .

[@johnminshell6532]

Superb no Ads

[@kingstonnine2393]

I’d never seen or heard John Steinbeck. What a treat.

[@getbackman66]

Hello.. You may want to check out the "Grapes Of Wrath" movie...from a great Steinbeck book

[@uneqejam]

The communists made us read him by obligation (which means I've forgotten ALL about him, but remember the name....)

[@blueybarnes9442]

So Steinbeck movies to watch for you :- The Grapes Of Wrath Of Mice & Men Cannery Row East Of Eden The Red Pony Enjoy 😉…..Steinbeck wrote mainly about the Salinas Valley Depression Era ……a truly gifted man who really 🤔 bought all he penned into stark , cold, reality !!

[@Enthusiasmisgood]

@@uneqejam Really. The capitalists made me read Grapes of Wrath.

[@uneqejam]

@Enthusiasmisgood Maybe it was the end of the communist era, and secretly, they were trying to open up.....

[@garyschultz7768]

good movie... thanks ...

[@WendyWhitelaw-l8q]

Wow, I'm crying....love c Laughton too

[@kathyjohnsen165]

Fantastic stories, and actors. O'Henry knew the human condition. 😅😣😍

[@MariaLacsamana-ik3in]

Love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thanks for uploading it on yt !!!!!! 😀 and to come I

[@cheyenneasiafoxe292]

Luv O Henry short stories...all these great actors...Richard Widmark redoing his Tommy Udo from Kiss of Death! " aaah the big man"

[@gabrielszmulewicz]

Laughton is a Delight

[@sozanmarshall2832]

Great actors Great stories Great film

[@franknemeth7430]

O'h Henry what a incredible human for it's time and his time - truly incredible .

[@MyVmh]

That was Awesome. Thankyou x

[@Kimmy-pw8tm]

Hey thanks Jamie for the Marilyn Monroe movies. You're a superstar.

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

Anytime Kimmy, glad you enjoyed the movies. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Kimmy-pw8tm]

@@Jamie_Kerkhof Jamie, I was wondering if you can get hold of The river of no return. Also, Don't bother to knock. Both are Marilyn Monroe movies. Kim. Melbourne,Australia.

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

@@Kimmy-pw8tm Hi Kim. I have them all on DVD, but I don't have time to rip them. You can also watch most of Marilyn's movies right here: sockshare1.com/search-movies/marilyn+monroe.html Hope this helps! :D

[@koksalceylan9032]

Great actors of there times and still great movie for this times. They were real geniuises and super people

[@lindacorsaro3785]

Great cast of actors Interesting

[@Lucky376]

l haven't seen this movie in years. I especially like the last leaf.

[@surreygirl2075]

Charles laughton a brilliant actor

[@Aztec73]

I sure love these old movies, I enjoyed Every minute of it #Aztec73

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Richard Widmark was excellent in this film.

[@rebeccafoster9532]

Found out recently that Charles Laughton is my great great great uncle !

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

Wow! That is so cool! :D

[@claudedecruyenaere3161]

@@Jamie_Kerkhof Not as cool as uncle Charles!

[@mrskenscott9643]

The brilliant & underrated Richard Widmark.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Richard Widmark was never underrated.

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

I love to indulge in your channel 💛💛💛

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

Thanks Victoria. Glad to hear you enjoy the videos, i'm keeping the classic movies alive! Also, your channel is pretty cool, you earned yourself another subscriber :D

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

@@Jamie_Kerkhofyou are Doing God's work lol #keepclassicsalive I wasn't expecting u to look 🥸yikes! I'm self taught n learning still. Means a lot thank you

[@Jamie_Kerkhof]

@@VictoriaLeeCreates Haha thanks. There will be more classics on this channel in the future! Anytime. You're doing great. We're all learning! :D

[@olbird7647]

Well that was fun 😊

[@AubreyoCoar]

Short stories it's been a while since I've read them or seen them in film great Stars

[@javierjimenez6799]

I'm here for Sir Monty Woolley. I adore this man❤❤

[@JAMESPATTERSON-mk9sr]

A touching and in some ways a humorous movie . I only saw one comment on Jeanne Crain but multiple ones on Anne Baxter , MM , Mr. Laughton , Widmark and Levant and Allen in their "southern scene " The one thing that struck me about Miss Crain in her segment with Farley Grainger was that she seemed really pregnant with one her many children during this filming .

[@FrJKish]

3:08 Cop and the Anthem. 20:14 Clarion Call. 41:53 Last Leaf.1:04:40 Ransom of Red Chief. 1:29:00 Gift of the Magi.

[@josephmacdonald8338]

I believe it's the Cop and the Anthem.@jannetlane76

[@bridgettstephens5582]

The one and only Charles Laughton👏👏👏👏👏

[@lisawentworth6831]

My fav story is the one with the couple at the end. So much in love they are willing to sacrifice for the one they love...

[@stevevilinsky7464]

Powerful cast, many familiar faces,photographed by the great Lucien Ballad,the American cinema at its apex.

[@amitgeambashu2592]

Best shap tell story telker to walk this planet. Oh hanrry !!!

[@franknemeth7430]

Chuck Laughton and Elsa Lanchester . Thank You .

[@GEORGEMARTINOJR]

Cool nice movie ❤😊

[@PeterHemming-e8d]

Great movie!

[@AubreyoCoar]

I am a movie buff I was looking at Turner Classic Movie and they was showing short stories almost something like readers Digest it was great

[@ronaldfranco9317]

Muchas gracias de todo corazón!

[@Billthebaker420]

If you can watch a movie in English clearly you can comment in English! 👎

[@KristenMitchelle]

Fred Allen and Oscar Levant. 😂 What a combo. Lol