The Gift of Love by O. Henry -- Film -- 1978

In New York City in the early 1900's (1902), a wealthy young orphan is resigned to marrying a "socially acceptable" man when she meets and falls in love with a Swiss immigrant. She struggles to make her choice, weighing her relatives' expectations against what she feels in her heart. Starring June Lockhart, Marie Osmond, Timothy Bottoms.

[@marlatrosper7064]

I am nearly 65. I remember watching this movie when I was still living at home with my parents. I could not remember any details, only that Marie Osmond was a main character. I am so thankful to have finally found the movie and was able to relive the memories from watching it as a young girl. Such a beautiful story, blessed are those that experienced such love. Saving this to watch again each Christmas! Boo to Hallmark movies, they are so predictable. THIS was perfect!!

[@Lazydaisy646]

I remember the film too and knew it was Marie in the lead ..fancy finding it after all these years..

[@melodytenberge1791]

I have been looking for this also. I always loved this movie

[@cathymartin6085]

Awww love these comments! I turned 60 the other day and somehow missed this but watching it now. I love Marie’s voice!

[@lindamarsh6711]

An old and a great story which I first read in grade 8 in my reader at school. I’m 70 now and glad to be reminded what true love means to everyone! God bless you all in 2022!

[@Laura-tp8wz]

You too!

[@caronitaclark4058]

Thank you and the same to you.☺️

[@annenglish2935]

Same age ... 69 but looked at June Lockhart and remembered my very favorite TV show, Lassie... we too had a collie dog... happy memories and Merry Christmas!

[@ewaorlowska8027]

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[@kimmie965]

linda marsh i watched it in 1978 then never saw it again till now i just happened to find it lol

[@doberman1ism]

I am 70 years young and O’Henry stories have always enchanted me . I watched many of these when I was a very young girl along with my late mother, and we were so in awe of the written story line. I ended up working for the Vanderbilt! The cast is brilliant.

[@probunnysaavy7589]

What a nice movie. May the Lord bring LOVE and HOLY MATRIMONY between man and woman back to the USA.

[@eightdickey4187]

Amen

[@marilenat.5255]

Amen! ❤️🙏

[@clairebertha8102]

Amen

[@patsysmothermon7861]

YES !! That could even be the solution to the awful problems of ( especially boys ) who don't have a Godly Dad to teach them how to become God fearing and supportive Dad's, too !! A vicious cycle that is Plaguing American families !! 👪

[@faithnaidoo7647]

Normal is dead and gone!!!

[@catherinemcintosh3793]

I seen this at our last day at Primary school as a treat, before heading up to high school! I have always remembered this movie! Im in my 50s now and its took that long to see this again! Even better 2nd time, as i recognise the actors and actresses! Thank you!❤

[@brendastuart194]

In tears. The Osmond brothers and Marie nailed it with this sweet, moving story. So we'll produced. Marie is a very good actress. Thanks for uploading this for us. ❤️

[@kimmie965]

brenda stuart yea they did they are very very good

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@LifeDIYJosie]

I watched this when I was 14 y/o. I've enjoyed it then and still enjoy it now. I've memorized the song. Marie Osmond is so sweet. Thanks for uploading!

[@FromSomewhereElse]

That was a beautiful film of love over money, thank you 💖 I have had neither, but would choose love over money 💖

[@shorty7363]

This was such a good movie! Thank you so much for the upload!💜

[@brittalbach416]

Wonderful film. Cant believe this was over 40 years ago. Marie ist still gorgeous and we also have beloved June Lockhart. Thank you so much

[@Jeni10]

June’s daughter, Anne, is so much like her mother, even as she ages.

[@brittalbach416]

@@Jeni10 really ? I dont know her. Is June still among the living, respectless question but...

[@dianaalban6208]

🍀💜🍀 A Gift from 'the Universe'....June is my 'Godsister'..her parents and my maternal Grandparents were friends in New York.. before their Destiny brought them to Hollywood to spend the test of their lives creating Cultural Film Gems for us all. June's mother, Kathleen, was my 'GodMother'. June is STILL alive living in Santa Monica. Marie Osmond...just 'happened' to be in the 'Rhythm'' to be my son's customer when he was her Server at his first job at Nordstroms Cafe in WLA. 😊 MYSTIC BONDS .. that draw people to be in each other's Life Space....for whatever time or role.🍀😊🎶👍 Happy Holidays Everyone ! 🍀💜🍀🕊️🌎🕊️🎶🌈

[@brittalbach416]

@@dianaalban6208 really ? this is wonderful. And June still alive that is even more wonderful so I can include her in my prayers. How old is she? I only knew her from Lassie. That about Marie Osmond I didnt understand. What is WLA please? You sure could tell great stories, no ? this is why I love youtube, get to know people I would never meet, thank you, tell some more please

[@annenglish2935]

@@brittalbach416 WLA means West Los Angeles 😄🌴🌺

[@rubyirene2500]

I was beginning to think I dreamed this movie.. I have been looking for it for years! Thanks so much for sharing. I loved every second of it.

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@lillymclaren5248]

Truly a heartwarming and beautiful movie, thank you for uploading it.💝 I pray God blesses everyone here with the gift of love too.

[@szilviarozsnyai1946]

I saw this movie more than 40 years ago, I'm so pleased to be able to watch this again. Grateful for sharing it!

[@tainlor]

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[@LadySilverBlueDragonBudget]

This is one of the most memerial and beautiful Marie Osmond movie I have ever had the pleasure to see and share with my children and my grand children.

[@dantean]

Fine, only please frame it for them as an O. Henry story rather than a Marie Osmond movie. I'd bet even Marie herself would agree with me on that.

[@judeirwin2222]

Memerial? What is that?

[@brianmcmorris3847]

How many TV movies do we see that we remember 40+ years later? This is one of those few for me. I was living on my own away from my family for the first time and this movie really connected with me. That it featured Marie Osmond did not hurt. Her warmth comes through. I am glad I can find it here on KZbin at this time of year.

[@motherbug2001]

Every year i look for this...im in tears...thank you!!

[@tainlor]

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[@sightseeingwithstacy483]

This is such a good movie! Not only is Marie a fantastic singer but she's a FABULOUS actress 💖🥰💖.

[@meetvirginia7023]

The ending is incredibly sweet and heartwarming, with a little bit of humor. 🌹

[@alaajabar4662]

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[@annarodriguez9868]

This movie is very well made and such beautiful costumes! Please read the original story The Gift of the Magi. That one is a little more bittersweet. Also, there is a 1952 movie titled O Henry's Full House with 5 short stories including The Gift of the Magi with Jean Crain and Farley Granger as the lovelorn couple. The other stories include Marilyn Monroe, Charles Laughton, Anne Baxter and Dale Robertson. Funny and touching film.

[@crestonhardcastle7631]

Marie osmond is a wonderful actress singer very wholesome.

[@kathyh4804]

I don’t usually watch movies made post 1950s, but this is well done! I can’t believe I never heard of it until now! Thank you for uploading this 🌷

[@tainlor]

Welcome, glad you like it

[@arinco6944]

Love this movie. Marie is so pretty! She was 17-18 years old when this movie was released. I had no idea that Alfred was James Wood.

[@ellenwilson5298]

Awww, I love this film with Marie Osmond, thank you for uploading it, I appreciate it, thanks again 🥰

[@Ranee1866]

I have watched this movie repeatedly...it's simply beautiful🤗

[@Mithra-bl7nv]

I remember this film from when it first aired. Wow, suddenly I'm 13 again.

[@jamesdrummond5894]

I was so young when this movie came out . Time really flys. Thank you for sharing.

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@tesstolentino8041]

Thank you for sharing, I have been looking for this for a long time !

[@tainlor]

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[@mczel74gt]

X2.. long long time I've be looking for... thank you so much!

[@tainlor]

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[@CorneliaAmiri]

A sweet story, O Henry’s retelling of the Gift of the magi

[@michaelbertsch3190]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR POSTING THIS MOVIE,BELIVE ME, IVE BEEN WAITEING, FOR THIS FOR A LONG TIME,ONE OF MY FAVERIT CHRISTMAS MOVIE,GOD BLESS, LOVE MICHAEL B.

[@Morn2moon]

I REALLY ENJOYED this, thanks for posting it. And Merry Christmas everyone💖💖💖

[@ginamitembe8935]

Ooooooh such a wonderful film!! Love is the most important ingredient in our lives. 💯👍💞

[@whosintheyardnow_]

I watched this movie when it came out and watch it every year I just love it💖

[@miranda9289]

Oh I love this movie!! Always remember that beautiful song Marie Osmond sings with that sweet voice.

[@bmwatt2151]

Marie Osmond was BEAUTIFUL in this movie. Watch it you will NOT be disappointed that you did. Great movie that your whole family can watch together!! "Awesome" moral of the story on "Love."

[@justmemallen4645]

I remember this story from early childhood the unselfishness of the gift of real love is so profound. This particular retelling of such a classic Christmas 🎄 story with such a wonderful cast made it extra special to revisit in adulthood. Thank you for sharing such an innocent wholesome true family friendly ageless classic gemstone of a film.💕

[@heatherbowlan1961]

I’m so very happy to have come across this Gem ! I so injoyed this wonderful movie ! Thank you ❤️🙏🇨🇦

[@ruth6110]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I just watched it and it was so wholesome and heartwarming. 😊

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@melaniemetcalfe3354]

Thank you. I enjoyed it very much. Marie Osmond did very well. 🤩💝💖

[@tainlor]

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[@fitmommie22]

I was 10 seeing this and loved this song, thank you for sharing this!!!

[@bonniebluebell5940]

I was 20...time sure flies. There was still some innocence left in those days albeit fleeting. There were a lot of films based upon books with morality, romance, etc. I feel sad for the young people these days...what is to become of this world?

[@tainlor]

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[@eightdickey4187]

I love these stories. I’ ve seen the many times and they never grow old. Oh, this is a remake, well I’ll see if it measures up to the original. After watching, it is a sweet movie, with a warm ending. I still prefer the old black and white version, but this is a delightful, easy to watch movie.

[@debpiskoty3219]

This is one of my family's favorite Christmas movies with such a wonderful Christmas message. 💕

[@celestialskye1]

Been so many years since I saw this movie on television with my Mom. Thank you for uploading this and sharing it with us 🎄✨

[@susanmullin4701]

The gift of love! "And the greatest of these is love."

[@hannabeata4700]

Lovely Movie! Thank You for Sharing.

[@coopsevy5664]

Aw what a true love story!

[@annrodrigues5143]

The gift of Love.Very heart warming and beautiful movie.Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@agnesvirag5205]

If only everyone could learn how to live in love 💞. I wish for Christmas.

[@connieroeling6512]

Beautiful music Marie Osmond and the movie.❤😊

[@terryblack2844]

I’m so glad I found this sweet movie free. I don’t have cable

[@vivianrojas6391]

Excellent movie! So romantic and endearing! I had also been looking for this movie for awhile, as well! Thank you for sharing.😊

[@tainlor]

welcome.

[@charliekim2939]

When the boy praises the girl's hair, and the girl shows interest in the boy's watch, I know it has to be that old, familiar O. Henry's story of Christmas. I didn't know the *whole* story, though. (Perhaps, did I only read an excerpt sixty years ago?) A beautiful heart-warming story. Okay, now I know the whole story as well as its title. Never too late to know.

[@AbbaJoy1]

The title of O Henry's short story is "Gift of the Magi."

[@arvin3156]

I'm in tears...thank you for sharing.

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@adriamaral300]

Love this classic story and the ending is so darling!

[@staciebonner3411]

Oh, what a lovely movie! I appreciate it more than in 1978. Marie Osmond is a doll,a beautiful Christmas doll, and June Lockhart was great! I loved that purple dress Marie wore in one scene. A truly wonderful Christmas movie.

[@mariaboletsis3188]

Loved this!!! So charming and great acting

[@kizpaws]

Excellent movie with great acting. Thanks so much!

[@tainlor]

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[@jessyeroux5899]

Just what I Needed Beautiful Movie , I Want More ! It’s Been Years Since I’ve Seen O Henry Movie ♥️🥰

[@andreaspadinger3321]

I did not know this film, saw it for the first time.Sooo sweet❤️❤️.( The actor who plays Rudi Miller ist really handsome😊)

[@0rangeberri547]

I didn't know there was a color version I just remember the one with Jean Crane Charles Laughton Richard Widmark and a whole bunch of other greats

[@myrianvalenzuela9199]

Well mannered, highly moral people, how i wish i was born in that era.

[@anniefenter8697]

Loved it!!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@Kaira147]

Pamatuji si fim z dětství začátkem 80 let ,věděla jsem jen střípky název filmu a že se jednalo o její krásné vlasy které si nechala ostříhat pro svou lásku. Nepamatovala jsem si ale co on daroval jí. Dnes jsem našla tento nádherný film zde a jsem velice moc ráda že jsem si ho mohla připomenout. Děkuji za nahrání

[@doberman1ism]

“The Gift 💝 Of The Magi” Is the name of the story. The husband bought her a beautiful hair comb for her lovely long hair. He exchanged his pocket watch to purchase the beautiful hair comb. In turn his wife cut off her long, beautiful hair so she could buy the pocket watch chain for his pocket watch. I remember watching this story when I was a little girl, and I was so enchanted and in love with the story .

[@nancycurtis488]

I have always loved O. Henry stories.

[@CosmicAlchemistCenter]

Thank you! My Heart is Blooming with the Pure Gift of LOVE FROM THE DEPT OF ONES’s Hearts! Divine love light JOY, Kathy COSMIC ALCHEMIST

[@Blaze-vo2gm]

A modified version of the story The Gift Of Maggi! Beautiful 😍

[@noryholzt-gibbons7123]

Such an elegant and touching story xxxx

[@lindasara1522]

lovely movie

[@jivanvasant]

Home is where the heart is.

[@dougwilliams8602]

One of my favorite stories

[@kimberlyswitzer9846]

A Beautiful movie , I remember when this movie came out !!!!😊❤

[@theresa42213]

l looked and saw Marie in the thumbnail. What a beautiful girl she's always been! Just extraordinary inside, and out. :D

[@ericaates360]

A beautiful movie!!

[@donnasingh5326]

Love this movie, I've seen it several times and I saw it when it originally aired.

[@connieroeling6512]

Movie is very awesomeness. Gift of love. Beautiful Marie Osmond. ❤❤

[@kacyrozier517]

Thank you for posting this lovely movie!

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@peopleplacesandperspective5564]

What a sweet movie!

[@janicesmith4747]

The real gift of love is God sending his son Jesus Christ, to the world to die for all man. Jhon 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that who so ever believes in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@jda9193]

Amen!

[@evelynbeveraggi8724]

I remember watching this, it was so lovely

[@LuvTadnDixie]

I love the theme song to this movie

[@Julia-jd5gr]

good wholesome entertainment! Thank you!

[@dhanaariam4843]

What a lovely movie so beautiful. He sells his most treasured possesion to buy her a gift and she sells her hair for his gift beautiful

[@pandorazbox9659]

I love this tale. And this is a beautiful retelling. Thank you for the upload

[@tainlor]

Welcome

[@tamisullivan8548]

Always liked Marie Osmond...use to watch Donny and Marie😊👍❤️

[@maaidakausar9802]

Incredible

[@ayeshagull4966]

Beautiful movie❤ perfect gift of love

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I love this story! ❤️

[@NewBornNickumz]

Im not crying, your crying!

[@marialiliaramillano1011]

Thank you

[@arinco6944]

I love this movie!!! Watching it now on Christmas Day.

[@carolbryant9756]

a great and truthful movie about life and true love money cannot buy happiness or love

[@saramontesinos2740]

Thanks Gracias for uploading ☺ this 🎬

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Waterloo, Iowa!!! So cool!!!

[@katieblake8911]

aww this was a sweet movie

[@feliperodea119]

Thank you for such a beautiful movie, memories of my adolescence. Could you upload a version in Spanish or with a Spanish translation?

[@tierneyjolly1276]

Awwwwww... I loveeeee this movie! Such a beautiful story! I’m so glad that I came across it! Thank you for the upload

[@kimberlyzeman4476]

Absolutely love this movie I watched in loving memory of my best friend Rosemary who looked so much like the bride

[@valeriehills]

I have been trying to find this movie again for a while. It's my favorite Christmas movie

[@eileenalholinna5310]

This was a adorable film! ❤️

[@debbiekolesar7792]

Love the movie❤❤😊😊

[@patriciaknight1332]

what a sweet movie

[@hepzirose]

The song in this movie is so beautiful