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List Price: $19.95 | | Label: Monterey Video
Salesrank: 6034
Released: November 18, 2003 |
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MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Studio: Monterey Home Video Release Date: 11/18/2003
Description of The Gift of Love:
Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but quite lovingly--sacrifices a treasured possession to buy the perfect Christmas gift for their mate. Amid a flurry of bustling New Yorkers clad in early-20th-century garb, O. Henry himself (David Wayne) sets the scene: Beth, a teenage orphan (Marie Osmond), comes to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle (the latter played by Donald Moffat). Her friendship with a cheerful kitchen maid soon leads to a stormy encounter with a handsome Swiss immigrant, Rudy (Timothy Bottoms). Despite Beth and Rudy's conflicting social statuses, and Beth's arranged engagement to a sickly bird watcher (a young James Woods, who truly fits the bill), the two fall in love and miraculously overcome these obstacles--all in about 95 minutes. Old-fashioned romance, elegant costumes, and a happy ending make this predictable story completely irresistible to those who love a good fairy tale--or to Osmond fans who fondly remember watching the movie on TV in 1978. Produced by the Osmond Brothers for PBS's American Short Story series. --Liane Thomas
The Gift of Love Reviews:
Wonderful Christmas Movie 
2009-11-11 - I remember seeing this movie for the first time many years ago as teenager and loving it back then. I found it again and still love how sweet and innocent a love story this is. It will bring a sweet spirit into your home! I plan on showing it to my teenagers this holiday season. They may think it kindof cheesy but I think they will still like it!
Gift of Love
2009-11-06 - This is a true classic and a must have for every household, regardless the format you may require. This shows the true meaning of LOVE and SACRIFICE how priorities will give us a cvhance to "walk the talk".
Amazing 
2009-09-28 - I cannot believe that anyone can sit through this "movie." It is sappy, predictable, and intellectually insulting. Ozmond was a marginal singer, and a really bad actor.
If you enjoy this, your connection with reality must really be tenuous.
An Osmond Fan
2009-02-13 - If you love the Osmonds, you will love this. It is a bit hokey, but it is full of romance. And Timothy Bottoms is cute.
The Gift of Love
2008-04-06 - The title says it all, because I really love this movie. Marie Osmond and Tomothy Bottoms give a really great and believable, yet entertaining performance in this warm hearted, charming and romantic story. I really loved some of the dresses that Marie wore in the film. They were beautiful and elegant. I loved this movie when it first was shown on tv, and still love it today. This movie continues to be charming and entertaining. I especially loved the ending.The Gift of Love
